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Robson: Moyes made life difficult for himself at United

Former Manchester United captain Bryan Robson believes ex-manager David Moyes dug a hole for himself by replacing Alex Ferguson's experienced backroom staff upon his arrival at Old Trafford in 2013.

As Sunderland boss Moyes prepares to return to Old Trafford for the first time since his sacking in April 2014, Robson questioned the Scotsman's decision to part with coaches Mike Phelan, Rene Meulensteen and Eric Steele just months after United won the Premier League title under Ferguson.

Moyes ultimately lasted less than a year into a six-year deal before he was replaced by Louis van Gaal and Robson feels the 53-year-old made life difficult for himself in Manchester ahead of the Boxing Day reunion.