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Erik ten Hag must address concerning Manchester United trend or face top-four failure

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Manchester United were comfortable in their 2-0 win over Everton on Saturday, and in all honestly they should have at least doubled the scoreline.

Marcus Rashford and Antony were guilty of missing glorious chances, while Aaron Wan-Bissaka's attacking awkwardness was laid bare when he scuffed a shot wide from six yards with the goal gaping.

But Scott McTominay and Anthony Martial did find the net to keep a valuable three points in M16. Those points were even more valuable come 5pm, with Newcastle and Tottenham beating Brentford and Brighton respectively.

Defeat would have seen Erik ten Hag's side drop out of the top four, but defeats rarely come at Old Trafford and so it came to pass as United strolled to a seventh home win in eight. ALSO READ: United's big problem summed up in first 12 minutes vs Everton The Reds have lost just twice in their 25 home games across all competitions this season, Old Trafford a fortress where dominance is standard procedure.

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