Manchester United were beaten at Old Trafford by Brighton, while Tottenham lost at Everton; both sides languish in bottom half yet both Ruben Amorim and Ange Postecoglou stand by their styles, amid injuries and adversity.
Spurs, whose chronic injury list took a turn for the worse with Dominic Solanke, Brennan Johnson and Yves Bissouma all being ruled out of the defeat at Goodison Park, risk crashing out of the FA Cup, Carabao Cup and possibly the Europa League in the next three weeks if they do not bring in fresh faces.
The Portuguese champions had a 100 per cent record this season under their former boss but have now lost twice, drawn twice, and sacked Amorim’s replacement Joao Pereira. Edwards has struggled for form amid the upheaval.
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes scored a last-gasp winner to secure a much needed 2-1 victory over Rangers in the Europa League group stage at Old Trafford. The win lifted United to fourth in the standings on 15 points going into the last round of matches and in a strong position to reach the knockout phase.
After Manchester United's latest humiliation, Ruben Amorim has been told why his team have regressed since he replaced Erik ten Hag.
Man Utd have followed up positive performances against Liverpool and Arsenal with unconvincing displays against Southampton and Brighton.
Everton reportedly make contact with Sporting CP over Marcus Edwards as they look for attacking signings in the January transfer window.
Manchester United’s season lurched further into turmoil after a 3-1 loss to Brighton in the Premier League. Tottenham sank to new depths with a 3-2 loss to Everton, while Nottingham Forest won 3-2 against Southampton.
Manchester United are determined to sign Real Madrid winger Brahim Diaz in the January transfer window, with Ruben Amorim personally keen on a deal.
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Players need belief and encouragement in these troubled times rather than being told they are the worst team in history - even if it might be true!