Paul Scholes thinks Manchester United's fragility in big atmospheres will see them crash out of the Champions League before the knockout rounds.
19.10.2023 - 15:37 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom has refused to play down the task of attempting to overcome Manchester United ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash at Bramall Lane.
United, who signed off for the recent international break with a dramatic 2-1 win over Brentford, have experienced a stop-start beginning to the season, winning five and losing six of their opening 11 games in all competitions. They have won just four of their opening eight league matches.
The Reds have been vulnerable defensively, too, conceding 12 goals in the league so far. They have also conceded the first goal in six of their opening eight league outings.
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However, the onus will be on Erik ten Hag's side to dictate proceedings and secure all three points when they make the relatively short trip over the Pennines on Saturday evening. The Blades are currently bottom of the table and are the only side who are yet to record a Premier League win so far this season.
They have lost each of their last four matches, including an 8-0 reverse to Newcastle United in their last outing on home soil. Perhaps with that in mind, Heckingbottom has played down his side's chances of capitalising on the Reds' inconsistency.
"I don't know how much anyone has seen of them [Man United], but they can be difficult to live with, and I have seen teams thinking they have got the better of them and then a moment of genius has won them the game," said Heckingbottom in his pre-match press conference, as quoted by Yorkshire Live.
"We have to prepare for a long game, a tough game, and they have so many players who,
Paul Scholes thinks Manchester United's fragility in big atmospheres will see them crash out of the Champions League before the knockout rounds.
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