Cristiano Ronaldo has sent a message to former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson after they were reunited prior to Sunday’s goalless draw with Newcastle.
29.09.2022 - 07:57 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Though it initially appeared that yet another crisis was brewing, there's actually a cause for cautious optimism at Manchester United for the first time in years.
Erik ten Hag is attempting to usher in a new era at Old Trafford but it looked to be the same old story two weeks into the season. The grand rebuild that was heralded for United in the summer transfer window hadn't come to pass and the new campaign began with fresh humiliation. An opening weekend defeat at home to Brighton was then followed by an utterly embarrassing 4-0 drubbing at Brentford.
The new manager already cut a forlorn figure as he watched on helpless while his side was torn asunder in London but, if anything, those opening losses have been of benefit. Firstly, it gave Ten Hag a crystal clear image of the level his squad is at and what football they are capable of playing, as well as showing him which players needed to be removed from the starting XI. It also put it plain for the powers that be that more was needed in the transfer window.
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More is what Ten Hag got. A significant amount of money was spent on finally signing a much-needed defensive midfielder in Casemiro and in breaking down Ajax's sturdy resolve in keeping Antony. Along with Tyrell Malacia, Christian Eriksen and Lisandro Martinez, United's squad is already looking more dynamic and exciting.
The turnaround United have seen since that humbling at Brentford has been scarcely believable and much credit must go to Ten Hag for his decisive team selections and pragmatic approach to tactics. The following four Premier League games have all been won, including victories over Liverpool and the undefeated Arsenal.
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