In fact there are nonetheless some query marks over United – they clearly weren’t good as a result of they misplaced.

They could want a brand new central midfielder to interchange Manuel Ugarte or Casemiro, as a result of I do know not everybody thinks they’re the perfect match alongside Bruno Fernandes, who may want somebody extra highly effective to do a bit extra operating for him.

There are doubts over their goalkeeper state of affairs too, which value them once more right here with Altay Bayindir’s mistake for Riccardo Calafiori’s winner.

It’s irritating to lose to a purpose like that anyway, however particularly as a result of it’s one thing that has occurred to them earlier than.

Nevertheless, whereas there was disappointment on the day, this was nonetheless a recreation that provides United loads to construct on.

In fact you all the time need outcomes, however you additionally need to see some progress – particularly at this extraordinarily early stage of the season – and United’s show confirmed loads of that.

Proper now progress means the crew getting higher and extra used to the supervisor’s system, with the gamers turning into comfy of their relationships on the pitch, and the brand new signings bedding in.

It’s also about them placing their struggles of final season behind them, and enjoying with some confidence and perception.

All of that occurred towards Arsenal.

Though they misplaced, they performed like they thought they might win, and each crew who performs towards them now’s going to be cautious.

Danny Murphy was chatting with BBC Sport’s Chris Bevan.