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The new issue threatening to derail Man United’s season
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In Short: Manchester United is facing significant defensive challenges that threaten to derail their season, according to reports.
Manchester United is facing significant defensive challenges that threaten to derail their season, according to reports.
Defender Matthijs de Ligt, who was United’s standout player last season, has not played since November due to a back injury, further complicating matters.
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- So far, only four Premier League teams have allowed more shots on target than United; indeed, arguably the only member of their rearguard to begin the campaign well is goalkeeper Senne Lammens, so that defensive record could be worse.
- And whereas United were porous at the back at the start of last season, that could often be attributed to Altay Bayindir.
- Now the goalkeeping issue is resolved but the back four is looking a problem.
- As Carrick and Moyes, United and Everton renewed acquaintances in Sunday's 2-2 draw, there was a different kind of continuity.
- United maintained their record of conceding two goals in every game this season.
- In the equivalent fixtures last season – substituting in the sides promoted in second and via the play-offs – United only conceded twice in total.
- Trump argued that the United States’ stronger creditworthiness should translate into lower interest rates and said the country should have the lowest rates in the world.
- “Lower the rate or I’ll stop trading with countries with which we have a deficit,” he said, threatening to reduce trade with partners running surpluses with the United States.