Manchester United vs Fulham

Friday, August 16, 2024 at 7:00 PM UTC

Match Analysis

The article discusses the arrival of Matthijs de Ligt at Manchester United and the opinions of various pundits on his performance. Erik ten Hag's side brought in De Ligt, Yoro, and Mazraoui to strengthen their defense, with Yoro currently injured. De Ligt made his debut as a second-half substitute against Fulham, while Mazraoui started at left-back and impressed. Former Arsenal player Paul Merson is unsure about De Ligt's impact on the team, describing him as a "player to watch out for this season." Gary Neville raised concerns over his pace before the game, but Ten Hag remains confident in the Dutch defender's potential. Meanwhile, there are differing opinions among pundits regarding other players like Dominic Solanke and Niclas Fullkrug, with more consensus on the title race, relegation battle, and potential first managerial sacking. Finally, Lisandro Martinez is excited to play alongside De Ligt, and Tim Sherwood is not fully convinced by the new signing. The article ends with a reminder of the copyright ownership by Planet Sport Limited 2024.