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Erik ten Hag discovers the cold truth of Manchester United’s new era

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The positivity at Manchester United lasted six days. Or the positive goal difference, anyway. After beating Luton, United had a plus sign in the appropriate column for the first time since August. Alex Iwobi’s 97th-minute winner for Fulham on Saturday put United back on an even keel in one respect, though definitely not others.

The upbeat feel generated by Sir ’s investment and his was replaced by an early reminder that this team look capable of losing any game, albeit also of winning some. With 15 defeats in

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