Manchester United's season lurched to another new low as they were beaten by Arsenal in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon.
With a spot in the promised land of the Champions League still up for grabs, the clash with the Gunners was perhaps the biggest tie of United's season so far.
Unfortunately, they continued where they left off against Liverpool as a defensive calamity eventually saw Nuno Tavares poke home to give Arsenal the lead in the early exchanges.
The mountain that needed climbing then got all the more menacing as the home side doubled their lead through a Bukayo Saka penalty.
Fortunately, United were able to go into the break with some hope after the returning Cristiano Ronaldo did what he has done best all season by snatching a goal back late in the half.
The Manchester side came out firing in the second stanza as well and, when Bruno Fernandes was presented a glorious opportunity to equalise from the spot, many expected him to step up and keep United's season alive.
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LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 23: Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United reacts to a missed penalty during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester United at Emirates Stadium on April 23, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
Sadly, he could only hit the outside of the post, watching in agony as the ball drifted harmlessly out of play before Aaron Ramsdale let him have it with a Martin Keown-esque celebration.
It was a welcome boost for Arsenal who, not long after, went up the other end and restored their lead through a Granit Xhaka rocket from outside the box.
It was the killer blow for United, as Arsenal managed the remaining minutes with ease to clinch the three points.
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Scott McTominay's passionate interview
In the aftermath of the potential 'season-ending' loss, midfielder Scott McTominay spoke from the heart in a fascinating interview.
The Scottish star was brutally, and refreshingly honest in his assessment of both the game and the current state of affairs at the club.
You can see the interview in the clip below:
"There's a whole lot of problems in terms of players, staff, higher up. We need to concentrate on just what happens on the pitch itself and nothing else.
"We don't need to worry about who is saying this that or the other - it's pride you need on the pitch, give your best everyone.
"There's a lot of things going on at the moment, don't get me wrong. But for us it's when we get back in the dressing room it's go home and take a look at yourself in the mirror.
"You can't go back to your house and be satisfied when we've conceded three goals away at Arsenal."
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LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 23: Scott McTominay of Manchester United is challenged by Granit Xhaka of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester United at Emirates Stadium on April 23, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
McTominay then pointed to a lack of self-belief and confidence within the struggling squad.
"Self-belief, lack of confidence, you can see it all in the last two months, then we have a half decent game today but even then, the belief and confidence, which is so big in football is just not there."
After a few questions about the incoming Erik Ten Hag, McTominay concluded with an impassioned statement.
"It's a bit of balls in your performances. That's what it comes down to, the fundamentals of football.
"It's difficult for me to speak right now after a game and a two months like that but it comes down to the basics and we never do them well enough in big games recently."