Manchester United could receive huge injury boost for Arsenal fixture

How do Manchester United fans deal with awful results and performances each week?

They turn to gallows humour, continue to follow the team with unwavering support and write the Premier League season off in their heads, as hope was lost months ago.

Fans are desperate to see the back of a miserable campaign and the FA Cup final against Manchester City on May 25 has been earmarked as the only fixture that matters, which is why "Wembleyyy, we're the famous Man United and we're going to Wembley" is currently the most popular chant on away days, including at Selhurst Park on Monday night.

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The fanbase deserves better. United were supported by 2,000 fans in the away section in London and they were in fine voice throughout the game, despite the performance.

Many have sought comfort in pretending the remainder of the league season doesn't matter but United must compete in European competition for the sake of Financial Fair Play.

Should United not qualify to play in Europe, which could happen if they remain in eighth position, there will be grave consequences for FFP and the summer transfer budget.

Having said that, the eyes of the world will be watching when title-chasing Arsenal visit Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon. The Gunners have not won against United in Manchester with fans present since September 2006 but head into this fixture with a formidable side.

The bookmakers have priced up United as 13/2 to win against Arsenal at home and anyone familiar with odds will understand how much of a damning indictment that is.

United will be underdogs at the weekend - and they were against