Morale was at an all time low, especially following a dire sixth-placed finish in the league table. And Ten Hag's reign got off to the worst possible start when United were beaten by Brighton and Brentford in their first two competitive fixtures of the season. Since then, however, there has been the remarkable turnaround. United have got better and better with each passing week. There remains the odd blip, like the ones against Aston Villa and Leeds, but they've been on an upwards trajectory. They're a side who can now go to Barcelona, play their own game and not bend to the will of the opposition. DON'T MISS Garnacho has three reasons to sign new Man Utd contract Man Utd have 10 players who may leave in 2023 Al-Nassr confirm major Ronaldo U-turn after Man Utd exit