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Carrick is cooking up a Barcelona style midfield at Manchester United

Ep. 96
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Join Nathan Irvine and Mr Paul Cropper as they dive back through the week that was at Manchester United.


On this episode, the gentlemen muse over the starting midfielder options for the upcoming season as United's transfer plans seem to have stalled. Will Ineos splash the cash once more, or is this it?


There's a strong take on what Michael Carrick is trying to build as a style develops in pre-season. Marcus Rashford... does he seem happy to be back? Are fans ready for his return?


And for all you Fantasy Premier League fans out there, we've got the nailed-on Man United assets and differentials you should consider this season.


All this and much more on Fergie's Gum.

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