The season still has a ways to go but battle plans will already be being drawn up ahead of the summer transfer window. Manchester United have progressed much more than anyone could have reasonably expected under Erik ten Hag.
Less than a year ago they were drearily trudging towards their worst-ever Premier League finish and the optimism around Old Trafford was at an all-time low.
But now the trophy drought has already ended, two more could still be won, providing there is no collapse of epic proportion they should still finish in the top four, several players have regained their confidence and positivity is back on the pitch and in the stands.
All that in less than 12 months is remarkable. Read more: United player ratings vs Brentford But there's plenty more hard work to do.