It was far from perfect but Manchester United got the result, if not the performance, they needed against Nottingham Forest.
Erik ten Hag's side showed the necessary gumption and ruthless finishing to dispatch the ten-man visitors at Old Trafford. After a nightmare start, they recovered, regrouped, and got what they needed.
Once again, there will be plenty of scrutiny about the balance of the United team in midfield. Defensively, they were wide open in transition and Forest could've had far more than the two goals they mustered.
The return of Christian Eriksen did little to plug the holes around Casemiro. The display provided more questions than answers from a defensive viewpoint. Want to join our MUFC Pro club for a totally ad-free version of the MEN's dedicated Manchester United FC app packed with premium features? Click here . READ MORE: Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag drops transfer hint ahead of deadline day However, looking at the positives, Manchester United looked far better in attack.