The imminent arrival of Robin van Persie gives Manchester United an embarrassment of riches in attack as the deposed Premier League champions begin their quest to wrest the title back from local rival Manchester City this weekend.
It also gives manager Alex Ferguson a huge selection dilemma ahead of United’s first game, against Everton on Monday.
If Van Persie is thrown straight into the fray, who will partner him up front? And will Wayne Rooney, currently United’s star striker, drop into midfield to take on the playmaker mantle he was sometimes assigned last season?
Whatever Ferguson decides, opposition defences shouldn’t have a moment’s peace against United this season.
United midfielder Michael Carrick says: “It is a great boost going into the new season.”