Get the United transfer latest, team news, match updates and analysis delivered straight to your inbox every day for free Manchester United went into the summer looking for a central midfielder, and exited the transfer window with no new face to fill the role.
High-profile arrivals of Jadon Sancho, Raphael Varane and Cristiano Ronaldo have improved Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's squad both in defence and attack, but United's midfield was exposed during frustrating performances against both Southampton and Wolves.
Going forward the midfield looks sharp, energetic and full of creativity. However, it's a different story in regards to defensive duties, with the team undercooked and vulnerable to the counter-attack.
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