Alan Shearer spots what Man United need in January transfer window - but there's a catch
manchestereveningnews.co.ukFormer Newcastle striker Alan Shearer has urged Manchester United to sign a striker sooner rather than later but their No.1 target is out of reach until next summer.
Shearer was in the gantry on Wednesday night as the Reds lost 2-0 to Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. After frustrating the Gunners in the first half, United conceded both of their goals from set pieces.
The first saw Jurrien Timber flick the ball in at the front post while the second corner resulted in Thomas Partey heading the ball back across to William Saliba who deflected the ball home.
While United's defending of Arsenal's world class set pieces ultimately cost them, the Reds struggled to offer a threat at the other end. READ MORE: United player ratings vs Arsenal READ MORE: United's next five fixtures compared to rivals Defenders Diogo Dalot and Matthijs de Ligt had the best chances of the match for United, but it was a slow evening for Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee, who both featured.
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