Darren Fletcher did the best he could. 2-2 against Burnley away from home, 1-2 loss to Brighton in the FA Cup on Sunday at Old Trafford. U18 coach Fletcher himself has stated that he is ready to lead Man Utd for the rest of the season, if he gets the offer. After the peel against Brighton, the one competition the club is in outside of the Premier League, Ratcliffe, Berrada, Wilcox and the gang must understand that the players need Solskjaer, and quickly.
Usually losses in cup matches are excused with “tight match schedule” and “we have to let young players go”. Fletcher had neither excuse to rely on after sending United supporters out of Old Trafford with a defeat and exit from the FA Cup. Because here was the starting line-up of United: Lammens – Dalot, Yoro, Martinez, Dorgu – Ugarte, Mainoo – Mount, Fernandes, Cunha – Sesko.
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One bright spot was of course another goal by Benjamin Sesco, it was extinguished by the fact that it was former Manchester United player Danny Welbeck who sent United out with his match-winning goal.
Another tragic performance by United, here are seven good reasons to give Solskjaer the key card to Carrington and Old Trafford – now!
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