Manchester United face Newcastle United at Old Trafford tonight with the hope of continuing their run in the Carabao Cup.
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There are clearly deep-rooted problems within Manchester United that have led to such a disastrous start to the season.
A frail and weak mentality that Erik ten Hag seemingly eradicated has come back with a vengeance while the Glazers' continued iron grip on the ownership is draining optimism from every level. Too many players have let their levels drop too steeply.
But it would be unfair not to mention the severe injury crisis United are suffering when discussing their torrid start to the campaign. Though things haven't been helped by Jadon Sancho and Antony being unavailable for off-the-field issues, United have been without at least 12 players for several matches and still have a considerable number sidelined.
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They have been hit particularly hard in defence, where the entire first-choice back four is currently injured as well as two additional left-backs. Ten Hag wasn't able to name a single defender on his substitute's bench in Saturday's win over Brentford as he's down the the barest of bones.
Midfield and attack have also been hit hard with Sofyan Amrabat, Mason Mount, Rasmus Hojlund, Kobbie Mainoo and Amad all missing matches. Any team in the world would feel the strain under such circumstances.
United have really struggled as a result. They currently sit down in 10th and are the only top-half team with a negative goal difference. Their Champions League campaign is already perilous, too, with zero points after the opening two fixtures.
The one bit of solace is that United have a clear light at the end of the tunnel. When everyone is back available again United should, in theory at
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