As we shiver through the early knockings of March, February already seems a long time ago. All balmy spring-like days, Europa League wins over Barcelona and Wembley trophies, it even spawned talk of a quadruple.
When the United boss was spotted dining with Sir Alex it appeared the Erik ten Hag revolution had gained the ultimate seal of approval and all was well with the world.
Then came Anfield. The players who some thought might carry United to the title - including the United players themselves it seems - were cruelly exposed in the second half by Jurgen Klopp’s rejuvenated Liverpool. READ MORE: Four moments vs Liverpool showed why Bruno Fernandes must change to keep Manchester United captaincy The fall from grace was even more exaggerated for the four players our journalists picked out as February’s star performers.
Bruno Fernandes, Marcus Rashford, Casemiro and Luke Shaw will not look back on their contributions against Liverpool with any sense of satisfaction.