Manchester United
October 2025
Manchester United’s misfiring frontline has reignited debate after critics claimed the club should have pursued Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta instead of splashing £73m on Benjamin Sesko. Mateta has four goals in ten games this season, while Sesko has only managed one in seven.
Sam Allardyce blasted United’s recruitment, saying Mateta offers the physicality and consistency the club lacks, contrasting with Sesko’s slow start. With Ruben Amorim under pressure and United sitting 14th, their striking woes have amplified scrutiny on transfer decisions ahead of Sunderland’s visit.