Manchester United told new boss Erik ten Hag to lessen his expectations ahead of the new season -- ESPN's Insider Notebook has the latest. PLUS: Chelsea's spending spree shows no sign of ending.
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Ten Hag told to temper Man Utd expectations
Manchester United chiefs were keen for Erik ten Hag to play down expectations ahead of the new season, sources told ESPN, but the Dutchman instead decided to talk up their chances in an effort to improve the confidence within his squad.