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Man Utd's next seven games

Another period of uncertainty

Yuveer Madanlal

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17/10/2024

Erik ten Hag is a man under pressure, as he has been since day 1 at Old Trafford. His United side have been very inconsistent and underwhelming in their 10 matches so far this season causing many to (rightly) criticize him and his team.

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Man Utd's defensive injuries

The back line always has problems

What is it about United's defence that we almost always seem to have problems? I don't think in Erik ten Hag's time at the club we've ever had a fully-fit defence and overall squad.

Yuveer Madanlal

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16/10/2024

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Man Utd's board meeting

"Forensic cases"

Miguel Delaney of The Independent reported that at the meeting between United's board last Tuesday in London, Sir Jim Ratcliffe asked his football hierarchy to provide him with forensic cases...

Yuveer Madanlal

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15/10/2024

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Man Utd's surprises of the season

Who has caught the eye unexpectedly?

United this season have been, well, poor to put it mildly. Sitting in 14th in the league with just two wins in seven games and only 5 scored, there really isn't much to shout about in terms of positivity.

Yuveer Madanlal

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10/10/2024

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What does Erik ten Hag need to improve now that he's staying?

A lot

When looking at the start to the season, Erik ten Hag somehow managed to improve upon Man Utd's joint-worst start to a Premier League campaign last year by racking up a total of 8 points this term compared to last season's 9.

Yuveer Madanlal

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10/10/2024

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Marco van Basten goes in on Erik ten Hag and Manuel Ugarte

The former Ballon d'Or winner can't believe it

Everybody knows that the ex-AC Milan legend came out on Dutch television to take a swipe (just like several others) at fellow Dutchman Erik ten Hag and one of his new signings.

Yuveer Madanlal

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9/10/2024

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Jonny Evans

Outperforming all

On Sunday at Villa Park, Jonny Evans put in one of the best centre-back and defensive performances we've seen at Man Utd in a long time. He was magnificent as he ticked all the boxes when it comes to what you want your CB to do.

Yuveer Madanlal

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8/10/2024

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Who is the best candidate to take over from Erik ten Hag?

He's not sacked (yet), just a hypothetical

Erik ten Hag looks likely to take charge of his final two games for Man Utd as his side travel to Porto in the Europa League and Villa in match 7 of the Premier League. Him surviving beyond those two matches...

Yuveer Madanlal

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1/10/2024

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What does Erik ten Hag need to do to stay as Man Utd manager beyond the next two games?

He is truly under the pump

But as manager Erik ten Hag seems more likely to get the axe come the next international break in a week, so what can he do to remain as coach of MUFC? Is there anything he can do to keep his job? Or is it too late?

Yuveer Madanlal

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30/9/2024

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The Man Utd culture problem

It's becoming more evident

After their embarrassing 'performance' against Spurs, it became clearer that MUFC have a culture issue that predates Erik ten Hag. He is the man in charge now, but in the years since Sir Alex Ferguson retired...

Yuveer Madanlal

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30/9/2024

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What is going wrong with Bruno Fernandes?

Has the magnifico lost his magic?

The magnifico just isn't magnifico-ing at the moment. I find that he's almost unrecognizable.‍ The MUFC skipper has come under immense (and warranted) criticism for his recent performances.

Yuveer Madanlal

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26/9/2024

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Top 4 or Europa League?

Which is better for Man Utd?

Both tbh. Both would give us exactly what we want, a route back into the Champions League, where we belong. I'm getting so used to these Thursday nights that I actually feel like the Europa League isn't that bad.

Yuveer Madanlal

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25/9/2024

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Alejandro Garnacho

Is he a bench player, or starter?

Admittedly, I have been disappointed and a little upset that the star boy hasn't been starting many games this season. He (and us all) has to be contented with being an impact player coming on for the final 20 minutes...

Yuveer Madanlal

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19/9/2024

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What does Erik ten Hag do with Antony?

The Brazilian hasn't featured at all this season

I know that the Brazilian has been poor for United for a while and has been subject to much ridicule, jokes and memes over the past few months online but on a serious, what does Erik ten Hag do with his £86m winger?

Yuveer Madanlal

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13/9/2024

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Are Man Utd the most hated club in England?

Seems that way

When looking at the mainstream media's news regarding our great football club, 9 times out of 10, it is very negative. That 10th time, it is only slightly negative. I hardly ever see anything positive regarding United...

Yuveer Madanlal

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11/9/2024

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Man Utd big chances missed

Something is right. But something is wrong.

A friend sent me something interesting on Instagram and it had to do with big chances missed. Sitting at the top of the list in the Premier League for this stat with 9 is Liverpool and Manchester United.

Yuveer Madanlal

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10/9/2024

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What is Erik ten Hag's best team?

Does he even know?

We all have our ideas of what our preferences are when it comes to who we'd like to see start week in, week out for United but what you and I think is probably completely different to what our manager does.

Yuveer Madanlal

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9/9/2024

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Man Utd's September

Where do the wins come from?

Do we get the wins? I feel like that is a more apt question. At this moment in time, it is unfortunate that we have to think that way about our club: where do the wins come from?

Yuveer Madanlal

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7/9/2024

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Man Utd Transfer Window Rating

Was it good or bad?

In the main, it was a good window. Much like Sporting Director Dan Ashworth said, we got many of our main targets even if there are some positions that we couldn't fill up. For that to happen, this window...

Yuveer Madanlal

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5/9/2024

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Crunch time for Erik ten Hag

Is it already season defining?

There hasn't been much improvement over the pre-season which isn't anything new as most teams don't really play to their full potential on tour but by the time the new campaign starts, you would like to see some improvements.

Yuveer Madanlal

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28/8/2024

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Man Utd transfer window rating

If id ended now, what would you rate it?

When looking at the business done by MUFC so far, I would say that the window has been good, not great, could be better. It's not as terrible as windows gone by but neither has it been as amazing as perhaps...

Yuveer Madanlal

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22/8/2024

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Diogo Dalot v Noussair Mazraoui

Who will be Man Utd's right-back?

With the arrival of Noussair Mazraoui, it meant not only did United have another versatile defender/player, an experienced campaigner, a former player of Erik ten Hag's and one that is actually Dutch...

Yuveer Madanlal

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21/8/2024

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Man Utd's Defence

What is the best combination?

A lot of people have asked me this since the arrivals of Matthijs De Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui as we now have a decent amount of top quality options to choose from in defence.

Yuveer Madanlal

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14/8/2024

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Man Utd pre-season 24/25 Review

It was a bit of a waste of time

Actually, it WAS a waste of time. I don't think we learned anything from pre-season that which we didn't already know. Without several first-team players, we look shite. Hell, some would argue that even with...

Yuveer Madanlal

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12/8/2024

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The Man Utd squad

Is it good enough?

When looking at United's current crop of players, it doesn't actually make for good reading. In fact, compare it to the end of last season, it is actually worse. Who'd have thought? With all the excitement about...

Yuveer Madanlal

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7/8/2024

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Three alternatives to Manuel Ugarte

Who best suits Erik ten Hag's midfield?

The Real Sociedad player is very good technically, very good on the ball, very calm in possession, has good awareness of his surroundings, and isn't too bad at winning the ball back both on the ground and aerially.

Yuveer Madanlal

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6/8/2024

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Leny Yoro injured

Is it a bad thing though?

Well, yes, yes it is, but as I'm trying to look at it in a positive light, perhaps there could be some light at the end of the tunnel. Of course I don't want to see him (or any player for that matter) injured but it's not like we...

Yuveer Madanlal

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30/7/2024

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"We want to keep him" says Erik ten Hag

I don't get it 😐

Erik ten Hag came out with some pretty interesting comments over the weekend none more so than what he had to say about the Scottish R9 Scott McTominay. Post the victory over Rangers on Saturday afternoon, the MUFC boss...

Yuveer Madanlal

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21/7/2024

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Mason Mount

Man Utd's conundrum

Ngl, the fact that this guy was injured for most of last season was kind of a blessing in disguise, with all due respect. If he was available for more of the 23/24 campaign, I think that would have put us and the manager in quite the spot of bother.

Yuveer Madanlal

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21/7/2024

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Manuel Ugarte

As traditional a CDM as you’re like to see

The Uruguayan is the next player on Man Utd’s radar as they continue their search to bolster their midfield. Ugarte is a name that has been associated with the club before as United were in for him last year while he was still at Sporting Lisbon.

Yuveer Madanlal

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26/6/2024

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Joshua Zirkzee

Future striking sensation

The young Dutch striker has been making waves across the football world and has eventually caught the eye of Man Utd. In fact, in the last half hour, James Ducker of The Telegraph reports that United are willing to trigger his release clause of £33.8m.

Yuveer Madanlal

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20/6/2024

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Matthijs De Ligt

The forgotten man

I mean no disrespect when I say this but Matthijs De Ligt has got to be the youngest has been player I’ve ever known. What I’m saying is that while he is still relatively young (24) he has been around for a long time (which is a testament to his quality)...

Yuveer Madanlal

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19/6/2024

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Jarrad Branthwaite

Agreeing personal terms with Man Utd!

A 21-year-old centre-back by the name of Jarrad Branthwaite who plays for the correct side of Merseyside in Everton 😉, has had his name up in lights recently due to his performances over the past campaign.

Yuveer Madanlal

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15/6/2024

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Joao Neves

Benfica’s (and football's) next big player

In terms of the most discussed next up and coming young midfielder, there’s no other player who is more widely talked about than Joao Neves. The young Portuguese starlet is making waves across the football world at the tender age of just 19.

Yuveer Madanlal

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13/6/2024

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Leny Yoro

The next breakthrough defender?

Leny Yoro, Leny Yoro, Leny Yoro. Try saying that fast! Real tongue twister. Anywho, but who is Leny Yoro, a player highly regarded as the next big thing when looking at how many big clubs are in for him given the reputation he’s built over the past season.

Yuveer Madanlal

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11/6/2024

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Man Utd Season Review: March -> May

The End. Make sense of that.

The 23/24 season won’t go down too well in the memory of most United fans as it was quite the torment of a campaign. Or was it? That’s the conundrum of such a turbulent 9 months in that while there were several...

Yuveer Madanlal

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3/6/2024

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