And so on to Goodison Park, which was expected to be an even angrier venue than usual this afternoon.
For once, however, Evertonians will direct their vitriol not at their players, referees or the club’s board, but at the Premier League.
Everton fell to 19th last week after being banned from the Premier League for breaching profit and sustainability rules.
The club was stunned by the decision and plans to appeal immediately, while supporters will get their first chance to express their outrage on the pitch this afternoon.
Supporters group The 1878s will hand out ‘Premier League Corrupt’ signs outside the ground ahead of their match against United, plus banners and flags.
Additionally, United arrive on Merseyside for what could be their final visit to Goodison Park with the team decimated by injuries.
Everton is the first stop on a crucial three-match trip for United, which will take them to Istanbul to face Galatasaray for a crucial Champions League match on Wednesday and then to Newcastle on Saturday.