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We've managed 86 shots in four games and scored six times hahaha #MUFC

With all the activity in this window, the signing that excites me the most remains the first one we completed.

Re-watching highlights of pre-season and Cunha seems to have the lot. Just lacked a goal.

Used to hate playing Wolves mainly because of him. Should be fun to watch. #MUFC

I love his attributes. I get the reticent approach from fans. My FM 12 save has a better transfer record than United.

But he looks mustard, is 6'4, and his record is decent. Strikers at a pretty premium at the moment. I'm invested in the idea.

I'm still more excited by the Cunha x Fernandes link up. But Mbeumo is an exceptional signing, and I've got that pep in my step again.

There's lots to be excited about now. The window about as good as it could have been given the clusterfuck last season (still need to sell and buy, but not holding my breath).

Mbeumo and Amad combining on one side is enough to make the heart sing. Will be interesting how Amorim sets it up.

Right. Mbeumo signed. Time to check back in. #MUFC

Yeah, it's a fair point.

I also get the sense he is a football fan.

Imagine being the guy to lead United into a new era of success, having waded through all this shite.

It's not guaranteed, but he'd be feted for decades.

Fans care about status, and he has a unique opportunity to cement his.

I don't want to believe the Mbuemo news as it's surely too good to be true. But if we were to sign him, I'm ready to get hurt again.

Suddenly, that right side looks packed. Still need a GK, WB (2x?), CM, and ST such is the scale of rebuild.

I couldn't believe a certain section of the fan base was so willing to do some deals with the money from Bruno.

He is a fantastic player. Just use your eyes. I'm ecstatic he's staying.

It would've been a crying shame if we didn't get to see our Portuguese magnifico play with Cunha.

#MUFC

This has been my gripe all season. They just look like they don't know the basics. 10 yard passes are bobbling all over. Poor first touches. And fouling in areas of the pitch that you're coached out of when young. Moronic.

Not even moved that Garnacho missed that. I'm never confident when he's through. If that's Amad, though, we are sailing through. #MUFC

These are the games that capture a generation. Football is just fucking great, isn't it? #CL

I don't want to see him again. Fills me with anxiety. Embarrassing.

Why is Bayindir at this club?! #MUFC

We cannot pass the ball without it bobbling. Infuriating. #MUFC

Despite the progress, Amorim can only work with what he's got. All three goals are from individual errors.

Really don't see the harm in bringing through the academy at this point. #MUFC

And that was really, really shite.

OK fair enough that was good.

This is my general feeling. We are obviously still bad. But it's getting better game by game. And he's working with some weird footballers.

It's so evident Ruben Amorim has got us playing far better.

Defensively much tighter despite endless injuries.

Control of games more often than not.

Clearly its a poor side but I'm so impressed by what he's done with no resources in 5 months, despite endless criticism and bad fortune.

Utterly convinced we'd be in top half if Dalot didn't play for us. Harsh but true. #MUFC

If Hojlund wants to put these performances in for the rest of time, he can have at it. But we reserve the right to crucify him for the rest of time.

Abnormally bad, even given his low standards.

Garnacho looks like he's physically dusted.

Less said about Onana the better. Yoro, though...

#MUFC

Really running out of patience with Garnacho, now. Would accept the right fee.

I know he can improve, but I've only seen him regress this year. He is lightweight and consistently makes the wrong decision. Capable of 100x better. Can't blame anyone other than himself. #MUFC

One thing I will say, Dalot has actually played well. Nice surprise. Maybe his customary one in 200 7.5/10 performances.

Honestly, I cannot think of a time when it's been worse. Time and again, no conviction, no calmness, no ruthlessness. All, aside from Bruno, freak out when they get within 20 yards of the goal.

Decent opening 30 minutes, with the usual heavy dosing of unforced errors and borderline child-like decision-making injected in for good measure.

Do think we are improving, though. #MUFC

Won't someone please think of the children/MUFC academy stars: t.co/ATYoCYePV2 #MUFC

Are things turning around? Hello optimism my old friend.

I am looking to stack more subs than an overworked Uber Eats driver.

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Garnacho is so, so frustrating. How can you be offside there?!

Glad Liverpool lost, though.