In a week where one Manchester club lost a key forward, another found an unlikely attacker. While Manchester City were dealt a blow with Erling Haaland’s injury, Manchester United’s manager Ruben Amorim turned to an unconventional solution, sending Harry Maguire into the attack during their 1-0 loss to Nottingham Forest.

Despite the bold move, which nearly paid off thanks to Murillo’s dramatic clearance off the line, the change appeared to be born more from desperation than inspiration.