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Ratcliffe chose to appoint rookies at Man United, and it has them facing relegation fight

Sir Jim Ratcliffe's naive backroom appointments have left Manchester United in their worst position for 40 years and staring relegation in the face.

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Man United's late comeback saves a point, but poor starts have them in a relegation battle

Man United scored twice in stoppage time to save a 4-4 draw with Villa, but why do they have a penchant for waking up *after* games have already begun? It is why they face dropping out of the Premier League.

Are Man United in a relegation battle after their draw vs. Aston Villa?

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