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Samuel Luckhurst

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Chief Manchester United writer for the Manchester Evening News. Substack newsletter: https://t.co/bGo9RmXWZm

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Fernandes for Hojlund the only change. Raphael Varane is here to bid farewell to Old Trafford. No Anthony Martial, as expected, so his last home game for United was against Bournemouth on December 9.

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Well deserved for Ethan Wheatley. The last 11 recipients of the award have debuted for the first team
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Ten Hag in programme notes: ‘Arsenal's strength is the result of years of continuity and process. I think our supporters understand that we are still undergoing our own development and that there will be positive times to come if we all continue pulling in the same direction.’

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United hoping for five players to return from injury for the FA Cup final

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United players have doubts Bruno Fernandes will stay next season. Fernandes is open to leaving. Bayern Munich and Inter have shown interest

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United still planning for Varane to play again this season. Three other players will be assessed before tomorrow night
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Varane has been a decent defender for United and was particularly good last season. Suffered too many injuries (paperwork of deal had to be redrafted after an issue was flagged during medical) and didn't reach the heights after fanfare of his unveiling. Right time to go.

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Rashford is recovering from two injuries but is aiming to return this week

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have no immediate plans to fully repair the Old Trafford roof due to the probability of a stadium rebuild

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Insightful analysis of Hojlund from Gary Neville: 'He's making those little movements, he's not getting the ball and he's not being serviced, he's not getting the delivery into the box when he wants it... This is a kid who needs persevering with.'

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Some Uniter players are hesitant about playing the ball to Hojlund amid his struggling form

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And this image is from just before the derby in April 2019. Waterfalls gushing down from the Stretford End and Scoreboard End five years apart, while the Sir Bobby Charlton Stand almost looked flooded.

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Avram Glazer reiterated his 'love' for United at Wembley, while Old Trafford was leaking like a sieve 200 miles away

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Ten Hag: 'You can't progress a team in certain key areas with so many injuries. It's like swimming with your hands on your back and you have to keep your head above the water level, that is what we try to do.'

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