Weghorst’s inept Cup cameo shows chasm Manchester United must cross | Jonathan Liew

Erik ten Hag turned to striker for equaliser against Manchester City but only underlined how money bloat sealed fate years ago

With 14 minutes remaining, Pep Guardiola made his first substitution of the afternoon. Off came Kevin De Bruyne, the best player on the pitch, perhaps with a view to giving him a rest before next Saturday’s Champions League final. On came a fresh Phil Foden, one of the best young players in Europe. Right. Your move, Erik ten Hag.

So it was that a minute later, Manchester United unveiled the secret weapon that they hoped would win them the 2023 FA Cup: Wout Weghorst.

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