The feel-good factor is back at Old Trafford, and this time there are some reasons why it could last.
I'm not getting carried away by the margin of Manchester United's 4-0 win over Chelsea - the scoreline did not reflect the game until the Blues collapsed towards the end.
Right up until when United scored their third and second goals in quick succession, in the 65th and 67th minutes, things were pretty even and Chelsea had some very good chances.
But what I saw on Sunday was a Manchester United team that looked like they had a spirit of togetherness, a set system and also the right players to execute that plan.
It is very early days, but the £80m United spent on Harry Maguire already looks worthwhile, because of the effect he has had on the rest of the team.
Being realistic, looking at the quality of Manchester City, Liverpool and Tottenham, then United are not going to win the league.
But, on this evidence, fourth place looks very attainable and, while there is such a clear direction and also a focus on youth, then United fans will go with that whether this team is successful or not.
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