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Building blocks at the back

It is a statistic that will please manager Erik ten Hag, as the Reds are beginning to build a base in the backline after injuries had prevented such progress last term.

Setbacks to defenders plagued our 2023/24 campaign, despite United eventually recovering to claim Emirates FA Cup silverware against Manchester City back in May at Wembley Stadium.

Our latest shutout, against the Eagles, marks three on the bounce following strong performances against Southampton and Barnsley respectively in the last seven days.

You have to go back to back January 2023 for the last time the same feat was achieved, which again shows that patience and our work on the training ground is finally being put to smart use.