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The Guardian - UK
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Luke McLaughlin

Are Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United really in crisis? No, not yet

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Cristiano Ronaldo there, eyeing the exits at Old Trafford.
Cristiano Ronaldo there, eyeing the exits at Old Trafford. Photograph: Dave Thompson/PA

THEATRE OF SCREAMS

‘Twas the night before the 2022-23 Premier League, and Manchester United had already been plunged into a fresh crisis, according to reports. Cristiano Ronaldo and the new gaffer Erik ten Hag are said to be on collision course after the forward’s decision to nick off early from last Sunday’s friendly draw against Rayo Vallecano. As pre-season statements of intent go, this is apparently akin to the wantaway forward clearing his locker and booking a one-way flight to Spain (or Italy). The insatiable press pack are limbering up for the new top-flight season by frothing at this clash of the titans, and making whispered references to Ten Hag’s reign being in trouble.

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