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A public show for the future of Erik ten Hag at Manchester United
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Moments of inactivity have become a battlefield for Erik ten Hag at Manchester United, with ample speculation routinely surfacing regarding his future. The likelihood of departure talks for the Dutchman was inevitable. But the manner of various reports within hours of the start of the international break was quite something – even for your…
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Villa Park supplies further frustration for Ten Hag | Five Talking Points
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Erik ten Hag and Manchester United collected a second stalemate in seven Premier League outings, leaving Birmingham in 14th position. If the performance against Aston Villa was an improvement defensively, it continued to lack any cutting edge in the final third. Although Marcus Rashford threatened out left, Bruno Fernandes continued to underwhelm, and Alejandro…
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Sir Jim Ratcliffe refuses to comment on the future of Erik ten Hag
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As sure as night would turn to day after yesterday evening’s draw in Porto, the future of Erik ten Hag would be topic number one this morning – with Sir Jim Ratcliffe asked about his manager’s position. Having surrendered a two-goal lead in Portugal, a Harry Maguire stoppage-time header salvaged a draw in a…
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Porto 3-3 Manchester United | Five Talking Points
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Manchester United required a stoppage-time Harry Maguire header to salvage a 3-3 draw in Porto in the Europa League on Thursday night. The Red Devils made the perfect start as they raced into a 2-0 lead inside 20 minutes through goals from Marcus Rashford and Rasmus Hojlund. However, things soon turned sour as the…
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The Manchester United media game for Erik ten Hag
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Football is a game that divides and conquers, with an array of media opinions and compelling talking points that keep the wheel moving – Manchester United are the league leaders in this field. From amusing Paddy Power social stunts to sensationalism-laden hit pieces – every one of them is trying to graft a slice…
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Manchester United 0-3 Tottenham Hotspur | Five Talking Points
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Tottenham Hotspur comprehensively beat Manchester United at a rain-sodden Old Trafford on Sunday evening. Erik ten Hag’s men were on the back foot right from the off – with Tottenham starting strong and flying into a third-minute lead through Brennan Johnson. Mickey van de Ven sliced through a succession of red shirts to put…
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Erik ten Hag | Annual underachiever or approaching eminence
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Occupying 11th place in the Premier League table with ongoing issues in the final third, Erik ten Hag prepares for Sunday’s visit of fellow European-chasing rivals Spurs. The Manchester United chief is again the daily topic of discussion, with an unrivalled barrage of critique, protest and speculation about his future at Old Trafford. One…
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What can Manchester United expect from Chido Obi
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Having received approval for the transfer of Chido Obi, Manchester United are edging closer to landing one of the hottest prospects in European football. The 16-year-old striker accelerated through the Arsenal academy ranks, astonishingly netting ten goals against Liverpool during an underage encounter in November. With the Premier League (PL) providing the necessary ratification…
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Manchester United 1-1 FC Twente | Five Talking Points
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Manchester United played out a 1-1 draw with FC Twente at Old Trafford in an underwhelming start to their Europa League campaign. The Red Devils came into the match off the back of a stalemate at Crystal Palace and were hoping to get back to winning ways here. Christian Eriksen had fired United ahead…
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The importance of perspective with Bruno Fernandes
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Having signed a new deal in August and entered his 30s in September, Bruno Fernandes committed himself to a Manchester United project to lead his adopted side to domestic and European honours. Since his arrival in the North West during the January window of 2020, the Maia native catapulted himself amongst the finest attacking…