Manchester United get their 2022/23 Premier League campaign underway on Sunday afternoon, as they host Brighton and Hove Albion.
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Realistically, every single Manchester United player has a point to prove to Erik ten Hag right now. The new Manchester United boss was brought in to change the culture at the football club after an excruciatingly disappointing season.
Joining from Ajax after several successful years playing attractive attacking football, the arrival of the Dutch boss is exciting and has given everyone at the club that fresh feeling. And although every player will be given a clean slate under Ten Hag, it's fair to say that others have more to prove to the boss, as well as the fans, than others.
These six United stars, for different reasons, have a big season ahead of him — one that could decide their futures at the club. They need to take form from pre-season into the league campaign ahead:
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Donny van de Beek
Two years ago Van de Beek was one of the next stars of Dutch football, but since he's joined United he's struggled to make much of an impact. Now, he'll hope a reunion with Ten Hag will see him thrive in United's midfield — where bodies are certainly needed.
His loan spell at Everton was mixed at best, and he'll look to put that behind him with a fresh chance in Manchester under his old mentor.
Jadon Sancho
When United spent £73million on Sancho last summer, fans were rightly excited about what he'd bring to the club. And although his first season had promising moments, it's fair to say that he'd like to improve on just three league goals.
Sancho will likely be given a bigger role this year in Ten Hag's system, and he'll want to show fans why the club were right to make him one of their most expensive signings ever. The former Dortmund star has also been overlooked
Manchester United get their 2022/23 Premier League campaign underway on Sunday afternoon, as they host Brighton and Hove Albion.
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Jadon Sancho has praised Alejandro Garnacho for his display in Manchester United’s 1-1 friendly draw with Rayo Vallecano on Sunday.
Manchester United are back in action this weekend as the Premier League season draws ever nearer.
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Donny van de Beek disagrees with Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag's verdict on his best position.
These are your Manchester United evening headlines for Saturday, July 23.
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Manchester United supporters are torn over Cristiano Ronaldo after the five-time Ballon d'Or winner provided an update on his fitness while his teammates were in pre-season action. Ronaldo, 37, has yet to report back to United this summer amid mounting speculation regarding his future.
Erik ten Hag says he will not use the pitch as an excuse when Manchester United face Aston Villa in their fourth pre-season friendly.
Manchester United supporters have been sent wild after Erik ten Hag named his starting line-up for their final pre-season game in Australia this morning (10.45am UK time) - with Donny van de Beek getting the nod.
Former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel believes Cristiano Ronaldo can help Christian Eriksen thrive at Old Trafford.
Jadon Sancho has sent a message to Manchester United's new signings, with two of them set to join up with the team once they return from the pre-season tour this weekend.
Here are your Manchester United morning headlines for Friday, July 21.
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Manchester United could reportedly look to use Donny van de Beek as a makeweight in a deal as they look to improve their midfield.
Manchester United attacker Marcus Rashford said Liverpool is the only club he hates as he took a softer stance on Manchester City.