Published 21:08 IST, November 6th 2019
'Harry Maguire and Aaron Bissaka are struggling at Manchester United'
Harry Maguire and Aaron Wan- Bissaka are struggling to find their footing at Manchester United this season according to former Arsenal player, Charlie Nicholas.
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Former Arsenal player, Charlie Nicholas, is of opinion that Manchester United's recent signings, Harry Maguire and Aaron Wan- Bissaka are struggling to find ir footing at United. Red Devils shelled out more than£100million to bring both defenders to atre of Dreams in summer transfer window in 2019-20 Premier League season.
'Struggling'
Both of m have struggled to make ir mark and have t been successful in Manchester United witnessing ir worst start to a Premier League campaign as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side is at a lowly 10th position after 11 matches this season. While talking to a local media outlet, Nicholas said that Manchester United have been going around in a circle and have t learned from ir mistakes.
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team has t developed yet as it is still in process of building itself according to Ole's philosophy. With Anthony Martial back from a long injury lay off and Marcus Rashford finding some level of form in recent matches and Scott Mctominay proving himself to be missing piece in United's midfield, team has still been producing below-aver performances.
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Charlie furr added that Martial has been Red Devils' most consistent player in past few matches but Maguire along with Bissaka has been struggling. He also said that young players have been playing a little bit well but it is a very tough environment out re for m given current circumstances.
A reality check for Manchester United
Solskjaer's Manchester United appeared to have found ir footing in 2019-20 season with a draw against Liverpool, 3-1 win against rwich in Premier League and a 1-0 win against Partizan in ir group st UEFA Europa league match but Red Devils poor defense and a sluggish midfield was again exposed in a 1-0 loss to Bournemouth. Solskjaer stated that disappointing defeat was a step back for his team but y were stronger than setback.
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After being a handed a defeat by Bournemouth, Manchester United slipped down to 10th position, having won only 3, drawing 4 and losing 4 out of 11 matches y have played so far. United are 19 points behind fierce rivals and league leaders Liverpool and are just 5 points above relegation zone. y next play against Partizan in a UEFA Europa League group st match on vember 8 which will be played at Old Trafford.
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(With inputs from ncies)
20:13 IST, November 6th 2019