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

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