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Crystal Palace √ manchester United sat 21 sep 2024 | 5:30pm k.o. Directors Chairman Steve Parish, David Blitzer, Joshua Harris, John Textor Chief Financial Officer Sean O’Loughlin Sporting Director Dougie Freedman Club Secretary Christine Dowdeswell Head of Sports Medicine Dr. Imtiaz Ahmad Academy Director Gary Issott Director of U21 Development Mark Bright Chief Operating Officer Sharon Lacey Chief Commercial Officer Barry Webber Chief Marketing Officer Aaron Duckmanton General Counsel David Nichol Head of Ticketing Paul McGowan Head of Retail Foz Bowers Head of Marketing Matt Franks Head of Safeguarding Cassi Wright Head Groundsman Bruce Elliott
Editor Will Robinson Design Billy Cooke, Stu Ellmer, Lucas Gough Front cover David Flanagan
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Pride, happiness, self-expression; Eddie Nketiah is one of South London’s own, a product of his talent, his determination to succeed – and of the community raising him throughout that journey. To celebrate his recent signing for Crystal Palace, the England international took us on a journey back to where it all began… Interview: Sammy Brough Words: Robin Johnson
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Although lifting the FA Cup at Wembley in May salvaged European football for the coming season, United will be hoping their league form significantly differs this season, having finished eighth in the previous campaign, their lowest position in the Premier League era. Ten Hag pointed to unprecedented injury crises and the continued speculation around the ownership as contributing factors, but will need to get the Red Devils firing once again.
young guns United have shifted focus from signing established stars like Raphael Varane and Casemiro to targeting stars of the next generation. Much focus will be on how a youngerlooking side can progress, with academy stars like Kobbie Mainoo (19-years-old) and Alejandro Garnacho (20) lining up alongside fellow youngsters Leny Yoro (18), Rasmus Højlund (21), Amad (22) and Manuel Ugarte (23).
hunt for silverware After lifting trophies in their past two campaigns, the Europa League offers United a chance to target another competition, with Ten Hag’s side surely among the favourites to reach the final in Bilbao.
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Top Scorer R. Højlund / B. Fernandes
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A first summer under INEOS control has been a tumultuous one at Old Trafford, bringing about new administrative appointments but with one key figure remaining the same: the manager, Erik ten Hag. The Dutchman takes Manchester United into his third season at the helm, having delivered the League Cup and the FA Cup in previous campaigns – but there will be pressure to improve nonetheless.
Last Season
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4th February 2023 Old Trafford
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6th May 2024 Selhurst Park
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“You have to find a foothold in every game, especially away from home. That was a good learning for this team in how to do this. You can see in the games, from the Community Shield on, that this team is growing, but it still needs time.” Erik ten Hag
Saturday 14th September / St Mary’s Stadium
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