Daniel Storey: Van Persie is right — there is no fear factor for United anymore

It was never in doubt. The punishing festive schedule gave managers the perfect excuse to pick weakened teams in the FA Cup, and that didn’t only apply to Premier League clubs.

Daniel Storey: Van Persie is right — there is no fear factor for United anymore
Mon, 06 Jan, 2020 - 05:50
Daniel Storey

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It was never in doubt. The punishing festive schedule gave managers the perfect excuse to pick weakened teams in the FA Cup, and that didn’t only apply to Premier League clubs.

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