I’ve just seen this exchange on the BBC, between pau, the rag, and Phil McNulty. Straw clutching at its finest:
Phil McNulty Q&A: 'United were utterly outclassed'published at 14:55 British Summer Time
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Paul: Hi Phil, I have read your scathing assessment of Man United. I noticed that you didn't acknowledge that the spine of the team, Zirkzee, Ugarte and De Ligt had scant experience of the Premier League and even less of playing together. Wouldn't you consider this a mitigating factor?
Phil: There is an element of that, certainly, Paul, but it was the overall performance that was so troubling for anyone associated with Manchester United.
They were utterly outclassed, over-run and lacked any obvious strategy. They also lacked any sort of discipline. I thought they were a shambles.
Time may prove me wrong but I am not convinced by either Zirkzee or De Ligt. Too early on Ugarte.
Feel free to keep this answer, Paul, and come back to me if I’m wrong!!!