One such instance, a story that has not previously been told, involves Christopher Vivell, United’s head of recruitment. 'And if you don’t give bodies for them to squeeze from the back five you can create superiority in the middle. It’s one win in five at home against Everton (8th), West Ham (18th), Bournemouth (15th), Newcastle United (13th), and Wolves (20th). Against Wolves, 401 days later, there was similar confusion among the players, unsure exactly what positions they needed to be occupying. Chief executive Omar Berrada (left) and director of football Jason Wilcox look glum as they watch the Wolves draw.

Source: Metro January 03, 2026 11:03 UTC