After two gritty away wins, confidence is growing at Manchester United, but this weekend they are set for their toughest test of the season so far when Arsenal make the trip to Old Trafford.
There has been something refreshing about the nature of United's back-to-back away victories, namely that they are grinding out results through sheer grit and determination, something they didn't manage at all last season.
A key part of this recent run has been an emphasis on the collective rather than the individual, with Erik ten Hag eager to instil a sense of unity into a side that is better known for being disjointed rather than United. READ MORE: Carrick gives verdict on United under Ten Hag This was summed up with his selection at Leicester.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Maguire again started on the bench in favour of more effective options ahead of them, while the temptation to start Casemiro was also avoided, though he will likely be needed from the off on Sunday afternoon.