You wouldn't have thought it three weeks ago, but things are looking up for Manchester United.
Erik ten Hag's revolution is well underway, with the Red Devils on a run of four successive Premier League wins. United's latest victory came on Sunday as they beat Arsenal 3-1, with the resurgent Marcus Rashford scoring twice and Antony scoring on his debut just four days after his £85million move from Ajax was finalised on transfer deadline day.
Elsewhere, Ten Hag is running the rule over the Old Trafford dressing room, while Cristiano Ronaldo is booking up his ideas and preparing for at least half a campaign with the Red Devils. The bona fide United legend wanted out this summer, but's staying after failing to secure a late switch.
Here's a round-up of the latest news from Old Trafford.
Four on the trot
Where else to start but with the events of Sunday afternoon? Erik ten Hag and co are now firmly on a roll, having picked up their fourth successive Premier League victory over Arsenal, winning 3-1. Marcus Rashford's double made the difference in the scoreline - but that's not even half the story.
Antony scored to mark his debut with a goal and give Manchester United the lead, but it could've been a very different start to the day. Gabriel Martinelli's 11th-minute opener was chalked off after a VAR check and they only managed to score once, as Bukayo Saka's equaliser was rendered a consolation.
Rashford reveals Arsenal target
Marcus Rashford's two goals against Arsenal were all part of the plan - at least according to him. The 24-year-old striker, hoping for an England call-up next week, scored his first brace for Manchester United since a triumphant trip to Sheffield United in December 2020 on Sunday, repeating his two-goal haul from his Premier League debut six years ago against the Gunners.
And Rashford had targeted the match, telling Sky Sports: "I'd not scored against Arsenal, but I didn't realise it had been that long until before the game. It was something I was looking to do this year and I'm happy I managed to get the goals. It's a great feeling. You do miss it as a player. I’m just hoping I can stay fit, stay healthy and keep putting performances like that."
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Ten Hag axes five stars
Five players have reportedly been axed from Manchester United's first-team dressing room at their Carrington training ground. After Tyrell Malacia, Christian Eriksen, Lisandro Martinez, Casemiro, Antony and Martin Dubravka arrived over the summer for a combined sum of around £220million, Erik ten Hag has chosen to remove five stars from the inner sanctum.
According to the Sun, Phil Jones, Brandon Williams, Axel Tuanzebe, Tegen Mendi and Shola Shoretire have been shunned to the under-23's changing area. Having last started a match in April, Jones is the Red Devils' joint longest-serving player, having signed for United in the summer of 2011 alongside David de Gea.
