Manchester United must sacrifice player to avoid Arsenal repeat

05.09.2023 - 04:37 manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Manchester United saw a glimpse of the best Christian Eriksen has to offer during the defeat to Arsenal. His interception and subsequent defence-splitting pass for Marcus Rashford was an example of how the Dane has managed to build a successful career in the Premier League.

However, just seconds later we discovered why keeping him in the side could be unsustainable. The Gunners caught the Reds cold immediately from the restart and Eriksen could do little to prevent Martin Odegaard sweeping home an equaliser.

Once again, the point was made clear to Erik ten Hag how you cannot start both Bruno Fernandes and Eriksen or Mason Mount for that matter in a midfield three.

United are just too susceptible to counter's and being overrun in this system. Fortunately, after the international break a midfielder is coming in who could resolve these issues. ALSO READ: United saw the best and worst of Eriksen in 25 seconds Sofyan Amrabat is one of the best defensive midfielders on the market and could sure up the centre of the park.

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