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Solskjaer potentially costs United Champions League progression

Fans in football rarely agree on something unanimously but at exactly 21:23 on Wednesday 2nd December everyone felt Fred should have been sent off for Manchester United against Paris Saint-Germain. Subsequently, at exactly 21:45 everyone felt Fred should have been subbed off.

Well, fast forward to the 22:15, just one minute after PSG stole the lead at Old Trafford, Fred was indeed sent off and the game slipped away from Manchester United. Solskjaer’s failure to see what we could all see is damning and worrying. PSG are masters of provocation and Fred fell into that trap too easily. How the United manager couldn’t see the signs baffles us, giving his own personal admission that no one studies matches from the sidelines like he does, being the famed super-sub.

By the 20th minute of the game Fred had made three fouls, which all escaped a booking, and had aimed a headbut too. A strange night which did twist further, given that Fred’s eventual red card came after he won the ball in a challenge.

The failure to make the right decision does not fall under lack of experience. Solskjaer has managed the club for over 100 matches now, and teams are now allowed FIVE substitutions in the Champions League . A like-for-like swap for Matic would have settled the midfield more, or Solskjaer could have changed the dynamic completely and brought on Paul Pogba, who he did indeed introduce at a later stage. 

That strange decision from Solskler now leaves group H in the perfect scenario for the neutrals. Three teams tied on 9 points coming into the final day. PSG are almost guaranteed progression as they take on bottom side Istanbul Basaksehir, but yes anything is possible. RB Leipzig welcome Manchester United and a defeat there could be a nail in Solskjaer’s coffin. Their only issue is they play in Germany, and United love playing away from home against the ropes!

West Ham out to shock Manchester United

With Solskjaer in the spotlight as ever, it’s former Manchester United manager that can haunt him further. David Moyes is enjoying a resurrection at West Ham, who have gone under the radar this season and climbed into fifth place. They are solid defensively, and potent upfront. It’s a familiar combination from Moyes and one that can work against United, who are totally open defensively.

Moyes out to prove a point

Moyes will thrive in the occasion and you can expect some bullish behaviour from the Scot who is out to prove a point. Listen, we can all agree he was not right for the United job, but it was given to him at a time where even Sir Alex’s clone would have struggled given the state of the club at the time.

We’re going for a West Ham win here, well done Moyes! Back the Irons at 3.70 or 2.7/1

Correct score: West Ham 1-0 Manchester United is yours at 12.00 or 11/1

North London Derby 

Away from the soap opera that is Manchester United, we’ve also got the North London Derby on Sunday and to be honest we do not need much detail here. Spurs are odds on to win. Arsenal’s form has been disgusting, a term not commonly used to describe match form, while Spurs are shining. 

We’ve waxed lyrical about Spurs and Mourinho already so we will keep it short. Arsenal have not won in three Premier League matches, while Tottenham are undefeated in five. 

Spurs fans will love this: As you lead the table, Arsenal are in 14th! Enjoy the victory, we feel it’s almost certain with odds of 1.96 or 0.96/1. Super low odds, so you’re better off looking at other markets for this one like Spurs to win 3-0 at 15.00 or 14/1!

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