Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is reaping the benefits of following in predecessor Ralf Rangnick's footsteps and dropping club captain Harry Maguire from the side.
The United skipper has often been a lightning rod for criticism throughout his time at Old Trafford and things came to a head last term following a steep decline in Maguire's form. Then-interim boss Rangnick took the decision to take the central defender out of the side after a bomb threat had been made against his home.
While there was no real significant upturn in results when Rangnick withdrew Maguire, Ten Hag has opted for the same tactic and actually achieved better results. United have played seven games across all competitions so far this season, and their return with and without their captain is eye-opening.
