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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Liam Wood

Jose Mourinho solved one Manchester United problem before it had become one

Jose Mourinho was sacked by Manchester United coming up four years ago - and yet the charismatic Portuguese continues to have a lasting impact at Old Trafford and beyond.

Love him or loathe him, Mourinho remains the last manager to bring silverware back to the club as Erik ten Hag and his revamped squad hope to end that hoodoo this season. Backed during the summer window, Ten Hag welcomed in six players, while several have already started to make a major impact on the team.

Tyrell Malacia, Christian Eriksen and Lisandro Martinez have quickly become mainstays in the starting XI as Antony made the perfect first impression against Arsenal on Sunday afternoon. Casemiro, meanwhile, is on standby for his big chance after signing from Real Madrid.

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