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Man Utd Must Learn to Build on Good Performances, Not Just Rely on Quick Fix

Manchester United’s 3-0 win against Sunderland at Old Trafford was a much-needed result for the team, which has been plagued by inconsistent performances this season. The win has bought interim manager Ralf Rangnick some time, but the question remains whether it’s enough to turn things around for the struggling side.

Rangnick’s United has struggled to put together back-to-back wins in the Premier League, and the team’s inconsistency has left manager and players under pressure. The Thursday Times’ Jason Wilcox echoed this sentiment, saying “We were talking about this a lot after Chelsea, weren’t we? We were. Looking, back-to-back wins have been elusive for Rangnick, so there would be nowhere better to break that duck than at the home of the champions.”

This lack of consistency has led to the constant “Is this the turning point?” narrative, which is making it difficult for the team and the manager to find stability. The Sunday Express’ Julian Lin wants to know: “Jason, is it unsustainable to keep talking about Manchester United in these terms? Because it feels like when you were younger, maybe, ‘She loves me, she loves me not.'”

Despite the win against Sunderland, there are still concerns about the team’s performance. The coming international break will give Rangnick a brief respite, but he knows he needs to continue to push his players to improve. Lin is cautiously optimistic, saying: “I’m not going to say fully optimistic, but it’s a line in the sand moment, but as I say, I do hesitate to say that because we were talking about this a lot after Chelsea.”

According to Lin, the key to Manchester United’s success is the early goal they scored against Sunderland, which “settle[d] things down.” The Manchester United supporters also deserve some credit, as they have been incredibly patient and understanding of the team’s struggles.

If Manchester United wins against Liverpool in two weeks’ time, it will be a massive boost for Rangnick and the team. According to the Star on Sunday, Michael Walker, the United hierarchy is under pressure to back Rangnick, and another defeat will make that possibility even more unlikely.

This could lead to Gareth Southgate, the current England manager, being considered for the Manchester United job. Some believe he’s the perfect fit for the club, as he has a strong background in developing young players, and he has the experience of working with high-pressure teams.

Others, however, believe that Southgate might not be the right fit for Manchester United, citing his lack of experience in working within a big club and his technical ability. Jason felt Southgate could be a better fit in a different role, almost as a general manager, rather than as a head coach.

Ultimately, the question remains whether Rangnick is the man to turn Manchester United around and change the culture of the club. Some believe he’s changed the culture, but Jason believes that, while he’s put his mark on it, he has not been able to stem the tide due to the huge pressure and lack of support, particularly with the massive redundancies that occurred upon his arrival.

There is a divide of opinion about whether Rangnick has changed the culture of Manchester United. Ajax’ Michael Mus shrugs, pointing out that it’s not just first team performances that matter, but the entire culture of the club, including how the club operates and behaves. He notes that while Rangnick has made his mark, it’s a difficult job to turn around and become a happy club again considering so much upheaval. He compares Arsenal’s manager, Mikel Arteta, who has transformed the atmosphere around the club and made it a more successful outfit by promoting his culture and following a holistic approach when building a team.

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