How Erik ten Hag's starting XI could look next season after dream Manchester United transfer window

23.03.2023 - 10:37 manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Manchester United have performed better than some fans could have even dreamt of this season but with success comes the dreaded rising of expectations.

The most United fans demanded of Erik ten Hag in his debut campaign at Old Trafford was a top-four finish and perhaps, maybe an end to the club's long trophy drought.

Well, the latter has already been achieved with the Carabao Cup win and it would take an almighty collapse for United to slip out of the Champions League places.

Additionally, they could still win the Europa League and the FA Cup. The new manager has got practically every big decision he has made correct.

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