Grand plans, but top fans make a club

PERHAPS it was the injustice of the VAR intervention that led to Mikel Oyarzabal putting Real Sociedad ahead from the penalty spot.

- ANDY DUNN

Or perhaps it was the effect of the previous day's announcement that this famous arena's days are indeed numbered. Perhaps it was a combination of both. But for whatever reason, there seemed to be an extra edge to the atmosphere inside a condemned Old Trafford.

Yes, the reasons why Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his task force want to build a new £2billion stadium are well-documented and are clearly credible.

But even during this extended time of Manchester United struggle, there are still times when you wonder if getting out of this place really should be a priority.