Erik ten Hag admits he is still unsure how he will solve his defensive dilemma when Manchester United face Aston Villa this weekend.
10.04.2023 - 17:55 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United have plenty to contend with at first-team level right now while several talented young players continue to underline their development away from Old Trafford.
After chalking up another win in the Premier League against strugglers Everton this Saturday lunchtime, Erik ten Hag and his squad are gearing up to resume their Europa League quest. However, the Dutchman can also afford to have one eye on how the next generation are doing.
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An unused substitute as Portsmouth were held to a goalless draw by relegation-threatened Morecambe at their Fratton Park stadium. Centre-back Bernard, 22, has only started once since February.
Sunderland revived their play-off ambitions with a narrow victory over Cardiff City on Monday afternoon. In-form Diallo started that game after scoring 11 goals this season - including three in his last four matches - but was not required to make a telling impact despite playing 90 minutes here.
Included on the team sheet as Preston welcomed Reading to Deepdale on Monday afternoon. After picking up four wins in their last five Championship games, the Lancashire side were at it again with a late winner to uphold their play-off charge - while Fernandez had a hand in the opener.
It was his assist for Thomas Cannon that helped settle the scores to move Preston level on points with sixth-placed Blackburn Rovers, although they have played a game less. It was Fernandez's fourth assist for the club and that came via an overlapping run and cross from the left wing-back position.
Preston won 2-1 with a 92nd-minute winner from Brad Potts.
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Erik ten Hag admits he is still unsure how he will solve his defensive dilemma when Manchester United face Aston Villa this weekend.
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