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George Smith

'This experiment has to stop' - Gary Neville names change Erik ten Hag must make to Manchester United's starting XI

Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville found it difficult to decide who he would prefer to spearhead the club's forward line out of Wout Weghorst and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Weghorst, who joined United on loan for the remainder of the season from Championship side Burnley in January, has faced a wave of criticism in the aftermath of Sunday's 2-0 defeat at Newcastle United. The Dutchman, for the second Premier League game running, registered a paltry ten touches of the ball before being substituted after 62 minutes.

Despite his ongoing struggles, he remains at the forefront of Erik ten Hag's plans and has started every game he has been available for since his January arrival. He has scored just two goals in 19 matches, meaning questions have been understandably raised about his suitability.

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