Manchester United have a growing list of problems to solve after their humiliating defeat to Newcastle, but in the process, they look to have stumbled across one solution.
For the fifth home match in a row, Erik ten Hag turned to his bench at half-time in an attempt to rejuvenate his side. It was the latest admission that he had got his line-up wrong once again.
Casemiro might well have been hooked even if he hadn't pulled up with an injury; Diogo Dalot was fortunate to last as long as he did after a disastrous individual display that stood out even amid the horror show from the rest of his teammates. EXCLUSIVE: Some players starting to doubt Ten Hag OPINION: United are morphing into their Moyes tweet The Portuguese right-back jogged back, seemingly unaware of substitute Miguel Almiron's presence, as the Newcastle forward raced through to give his side an early lead in the match.
Dalot, clearly flustered, struggled to compose himself and was caught out again eight minutes later when Eddie Howe's side had more joy down his flank and Lewis Hall volleyed a loose ball into the bottom corner.