They have lost just two league games against the Midlands outfit at Old Trafford since 1983.
Old Trafford was transformed from a mutinous, baying cathedral of distrust and fury to one of joy and celebration.
Most of the venom was aimed at the directors’ box rather than the manager.
Jose Mourinho’s United had drawn at Chelsea, then lost at home to Juventus.
Mourinho was set to be sacked whatever Manchester United’s result against Newcastle.
The outcome against Roma was much more positive than earlier crises.
Manchester United produced an incredible second-half comeback to beat Roma.
The atmosphere in the stadium started to turn.
After the game, Mourinho said the pressure on him was a “manhunt”.