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Richard Fay

Erik ten Hag can repeat Pep Guardiola trick to solve Manchester United captaincy dilemma

Erik ten Hag has got most of his big decisions right at Manchester United, and this summer he will have another to make as he continues the rebuild of his squad.

The Dutchman quickly established his authority at United after a slightly worrying start. Ten Hag was learning on the job after the leap from Ajax to Old Trafford, with his only two mistakes possibly being how he catered for Cristiano Ronaldo's ego and showed loyalty to Harry Maguire when he owed him nothing.

It was an opportunity for clean breaks, yet the new manager, understandably, was reluctant to make too many ruthless decisions. He's certainly earned every right to make them this summer.

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