United’s winter of discontent continues

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The late dismissal of defender Fabio certainly did not aid United’s cause but the manner and speed in which they have fallen from the summit of the English game has been little short of astonishing.

“It’s a massive blow,” said United midfielder Darren Fletcher who was appearing at Old Trafford for the first time in 13 months. “Let’s not kid ourselves here, this is a really bad result, and there are a lot of angry, hurt players.