Manchester United’s agonising defeat at Arsenal was their first in the league since the start of November.
Since losing at Aston Villa, there has been dramatic changes at Old Trafford, headlined by the blockbuster departure of Cristiano Ronaldo. The 37-year-old was allowed to leave the club in November, following his explosive interview with Piers Morgan.
That left United boss Erik ten Hag with even fewer attacking options, having already hinted he would like extra prior to Ronaldo’s exit. "We are always in the market," he explained before the January window opened.
