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Richard Jolly: Manchester United are desperate for goals and a surprise solution could make…

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Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim during a press conference following the defeat to Nottingham Forest on Tuesday night. Photo: Mike Egerton/PA Wire.

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim during a press conference following the defeat to Nottingham Forest on Tuesday night. Photo: Mike Egerton/PA Wire.

Richard Jolly

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In a week when one Manchester club lost a forward, another gained one. Manchester City were stripped of Erling Haaland but Manchester United repurposed Harry Maguire, sending him on in attack in the 1-0 loss to Nottingham Forest.

But for Murillo’s injury-time goal-line clearance, it would have seemed an inspired change by Ruben Amorim. As it is, it may look like a move that stemmed more from desperation than inspiration.

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