Here are your Manchester United morning headlines on Friday October, 8.
How Newcastle's takeover effects United
Newcastle United’s takeover by a Saudi Arabian-financed consortium was completed on Wednesday night, birthing a new financial powerhouse in the Premier League.
Since Mike Ashley took over 14 years ago, Newcastle have bounced around between the Premier League and the Championship.
But prior to that, especially under Kevin Keegan in the 90s, the Magpies were a major threat to Sir Alex Ferguson’s United.
The financial power Newcastle now have could have major ramifications for United down the line.
Read the full story here.
Fans predict the future
United fans have already called the Newcastle takeover the end for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men.
Not since 2013, under Sir Alex, have United won the Premier League and have seen Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool wrestle for England’s top prize.
Taking to social media, supporters have have reacted negatively as United prepare for another challenger not just for the league title but other major trophies.
Read what fans had to say here.
Who can replace Fred?
Last month, Fred nearly missed United’s game against the aforementioned Newcastle.
United’s refusal to let the Brazilian link up with his national squad for international break due to Covid-19 and quarantine rules saw the Brazilian Football Federation force FIFA to ban all Brazilian internationals who didn’t travel.
In the end, a compromise was met and Fred was available for selection but wasn’t selected by Solskjaer.
Brazil play Uruguay the day before United take on Leicester City at the King Power Stadium and with 36 hours to make it back, it’s likely Fred misses out.
Fans have been calling for the midfielder to be replaced and may get their wish.
Read who could replace Fred here.
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