Manchester United kicked off the season with three points on Monday but no one was walking out of Old Trafford bursting with excitement.
Erik ten Hag's side were far from vintage, allowing themselves to be cut open in midfield and lacking any bite going forward.
Such was the struggle of their attack that it was left to Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Raphael Varane to combine for the decisive goal.
United's attacking woes could be partly put down to injury issues. New signing Rasmus Hojlund will miss the next few weeks after a back problem was picked up during his medical, while Anthony Martial was fit enough only for the bench. Want to join our MUFC Pro club for a totally ad-free version of the MEN’s Man United app packed with premium features? Click here ALSO READ: Rashford told Erik ten Hag something without speaking for United Marcus Rashford led the line, a role he'd rather not perform but one he can do well in the right circumstances.