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Amorim's Man United: growing pains or a deeper crisis?

Defeat at Spurs last weekend left Manchester United in 15th place in the table 


Next up they take on a resurgent Everton managed by the first person challenged with bringing back the good times at Old Trafford.


So from David Moyes to Ruben Amorim, United seems to be stuck in a cycle of underperformance. 


So what is preventing them from moving forward?


Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Adam Crafton, Oli Kay, Carl Anka & Charlotte Harpur

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producer: Mike Stavrou 

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