Considering just how well Manchester United have started their pre-season preparations, you could be forgiven for forgetting that only one new signing is currently with the squad in Australia.
Tyrell Malacia, snapped up from Feyenoord, was the only new face that United manager Erik ten Hag left Manchester Airport with almost a fortnight ago, sparking fears that his first pre-season in the Old Trafford managerial hot-seat might not prove to be as productive as fans had hoped. But although we're only three games into the Ten Hag era, the early signs have been overwhelmingly positive.
Ten Hag has seen his side win their opening three friendlies, score 11 goals, concede just twice and, most importantly, play with hunger and desire. United already have a likeable swagger about them, even if it is important to remain grounded after encounters with a much-changed Liverpool side, a Melbourne Victory side they should be beating, and a largely unrecognisable Crystal Palace outfit.
