The golden rule in football is to never look beyond the next opponent. Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag knows this better than anyone considering the tumultuous reign he has endured at Old Trafford.
When it had seemed like the HMS United had been steadying itself, unforeseen headwinds have, momentarily, blown his ship off course.
At the moment, the mood around Old Trafford is precarious. Yes, United have won back-to-back matches but the manner in which they have done so has left a lot to be desired.
For this reason, places in the team to face Manchester City on Sunday are by no means guaranteed. However, there will be one spot decided upon for the derby, against FC Copenhagen. READ MORE: United might have found perfect midfield partnership for FC Copenhagen READ MORE: Two stats show the good and bad of United this season Sofyan Amrabat is nailed on to start against the Danes this evening considering Casemiro's absence from the squad due to suspension.