And what watching United fan could disagree, after a game full of incident, intrigue and frustration?
There’s no doubt that the setback leaves the Reds’ hopes of progression to the Champions League last 16 more precariously balanced than beforehand, but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side still require just a point on matchday six when we travel to Germany to face RB Leipzig.
And, when the dust settles on this tetchy, feisty meeting with the Parisians, United should feel confident – and hopefully a little angry, after missing a chance at sealing qualification.
After all, frustration can be a powerful motivating force.