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Manchester United told Wout Weghorst issue could halt potential Premier League title charge
13.02.2023 - 19:14 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Micah Richards has questioned whether Wout Weghorst has the ability to help Manchester United sustain a title attempt given the quality centre-forward options at rivals Manchester City and Arsenal.
United’s 2-0 win at Leeds on Sunday means they sit third on 46 points having played a game more than City, who are on 48 points, and two more than Arsenal, who sit on 51 points. The top two meet for the first time in the Premier League on Wednesday in what is due to be a seismic game in the season.
A City win would see them leapfrog Arsenal into first on goal difference having played a game more. It would keep United just five points off top spot if they do.
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January loanee Weghorst has played eight times since his arrival and has only scored once, but provided an assist in Sunday’s visit to Elland Road, where he started his fifth Premier League game upon Anthony Martial’s absence.
The Dutchman is yet to find the net in the league in 367 minutes and Richards believes that his scoring struggles could cost United having a crack at the title. Speaking on Sky Sports, he said: "The only problem I see with Manchester United is the No. 9 position.
"Wout Weghorst is a good player, he links well but can he score enough goals to keep them in the race? Marcus Rashford has been excellent but can he keep his form going until the end of the season?
"Arsenal have got Gabriel Jesus to come back, Man City have Haaland and a World Cup winner in Julian Alvarez on the bench."
United, meanwhile, are waiting on the recovery of Martial, who missed his 22nd game of the season on Sunday and has six goals and two assists in 14 outings. He is expected to sit out Thursday’s Europa
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