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but some really low IQ chanting about “Glazer’s staying 10 more years” from Arsenal fans when it’s only through sheer luck that Silent Stan’s son isn’t a chip off the old block that they aren’t in the exact same position as United

Will preface this by saying it wasn’t audible inside Old Trafford and I don’t know what noise clips Sky use for their highlights,

Real Madrid facing Atleti is a fascinating tie. Perhaps the only side that can beat Ancelotti’s side over two legs right now.

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Arrived and been an instant presence to defer to. #MUFC

All of a sudden you’re worried if the system is showing up an inability to cover ground on his part? What do you do then? It’s a real quagmire at the moment and it’s difficult to know who best to trust with regards to the decisions. Short of Jurgen Klopp, it’s difficult to know who could have

Alternatively you go all in on the wing backs, Dorgu arrives and all of a sudden maybe your centre halves *Yoro Included* aren’t quick enough to cover that much space, and you’re back at an even worse position. Mainoo is easily the most talented footballer United have produced in years… but

Every which way you discuss Manchester United’s possible options right now you hit a brick wall. For example, maybe get an extra central midfielder to play alongside Ugarte and Mainoo, but you lose Fernandes who is your best player? If that fails then you’re at an even worse position.

One of the problems at Manchester United is the only single person who has come close to a Premier League title in recent times is Berrada. So do you just defer everything to him? Amorim hasn’t won the PL so there is an element of risk getting rid of wingers for wing backs? What if it doesn’t work?

Kobbie Mainoo’s contract with #MUFC runs until June 2027 and the club hold an option to extend that for extra year to June 2028. The midfielder isn’t for sale, is seen as vital to United’s future and #CFC will not be able to speak to him until June 2028 due to inter-country rules on Bosman dealings.

It’s always a unique moment in sport where you see someone who is so good, who will dominate for years, and will genuinely rack up multiple World Championships, but until they get the first over the line there is always that question mark.

Marcus Rashford rejects Saudi Arabia move amid speculation over Man Utd exit The 27-year-old could depart Old Trafford but has turned down three offers from the Saudi Pro League

It’s understood Rashford has turned down three Saudi Pro League club offers

- wants a competitive club/league if he does move
- prepared to knuckle down and fight for place
- United would take loan if involves fee/majority of wage paid

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Talking of Hoffenheim, keep an eye out for midfielder Tom Bischof. His contract is up in 2025 and he’s already a super all-round No.8 with a sweet left foot. An outstanding player in the making.

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I will raise you ‘adult Disneyland’

There are those of us who’ve been saying this for five years, but we get told we’re part of a mysterious claret coloured cartel. Combine it with the legitimacy of every season being called into question and you’ve got a dying product in front of your eyes.

for him to leave so soon, but if he feels his job is going to be infinitely more difficult, then I understand.

It depends how it impacts future recruitment. It's one thing signing good players who are adaptable, but the fear is you may have to sign specific players suited to the system in the short-term, which is problematic for when you then need to change coach again. I think it's perhaps short-sighted

Despite Amorim being married to a system, if it works, then recruitment can be suited to it even after the coach leaves. #MUFC

People will get bogged down with the Southgate thing, but it's a myth. Ashworth was involved in the hiring of Amorim but felt strongly about future problems as a result. It may well work out that he has left too soon. #MUFC

Understand that Ashworth wasn't forced out over his desire to bring in an English coach, rather the point of contention was how his future work would be impacted by the arrival of a coach married to a particular system, in this case, Amorim and 3-4-3. #MUFC

A fairly basic requisite for a football team but you can't drive a bus through United any more - and that isn't, well, from parking the bus. They're very well structured. Constantly closing off gaps.

Arsenal would much rather win corners than free-kicks on the edge of the box and Manchester United never really seemed to work that out.

Manchester United actually defended really solidly in open play. No glaring gaps through the middle, although it’s not clear whether Arsenal were actually intentionally playing for corners. Don’t think much would have surprised Amorim tonight.

Something slightly ironic about the fact there is actually real martial law somewhere in the world and Alex Jones is without a platform to bang on about it.

I think it will be a difficult game, Arsenal have rediscovered form and are a much better team/squad.

If he can keep Everton in the league, he’d be a great hope at gradually dragging them back up the table and into Europe in future years. #Everton

However, if they can stay up this year, the gradual advantages of stadium move will start to show. West Ham got the same benefit and were able to get some European runs as a result. Can’t let the season drift, if a change is coming it has to be soon, but I’d have a serious look at Moyes. #Everton