Big Weekend: Arsenal v Man Utd, Merseyside derby, Eriksen
Unpredictable Arsenal host unlikeable Man Utd while Everton face a dreaded derby at Anfield. It’s also a biggie for Tactics Tom and Christian Eriksen.
Game to watch – Arsenal v Man Utd
The weekend kicks off with one of the most pivotal games as the Premier League’s shiniest sh*te competition approaches a calamitously-exciting ending.
What are we to expect from United’s trip to Arsenal? F*** knows.
The hosts were in pole position for the final Champions League spot, then they lost three on the spin to Palace, Southampton and Brighton. So obviously they then went to Chelsea, scored four and claimed all three points.
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United? Well, we can be a little more certain of what to anticipate from United. Nothing.
That’s what they offered at Anfield on Tuesday night when a season of perpetual disappointment slumped to a new, horrifying low. One that prompted United to rush through the announcement of Erik ten Hag as the latest sucker to sit in the hot-seat from next season.
Might that news and the knowledge that the new manager is watching provoke any kind of spark from Ralf Rangnick’s players? It really ought to. As much as United fans might want to dump the entire squad with the odd exception, many of these players will still be around when Ten Hag throws out the cones in pre-season. There must be some professional pride buried under all the apathy and self-interest to motivate some of these under-performers to make a rather more positive impression on the