Is Manchester United a local book? Manchester United humiliated again. One word thrown by Tottenham striker Solanke, he scratched it properly

Jul 26, 2025

Is Manchester United a local book? Manchester United humiliated again. One word thrown by Tottenham striker Solanke, he scratched it properly
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'Nah(No)'

Tottenham Hotspur front-line striker Dominic Solanke took a swipe at Manchester United before the new season even opened. Only one word was written, but Solanke scratched it properly. There is a high possibility that Manchester United's pride and ambition will be left with a lot of scratches. This is because it was a word containing the conviction that Manchester United did not have a place in the top four of the English Premier League (EPL) in the 2025-2026 season.

British media TBR Football reported on the 26th (Korea time) 'Solanke answered the question with just one word when asked if Manchester United will be in the top four in the new season' In conclusion, the word Solanke said was 'Nah(No)'. As if to say long enough, Solanke expressed the conviction that Manchester United could not make the top four with one word "No".




Tottenham and Manchester United, which Solanke belongs to, have a lot of ties in the 2024-2025 season.

Is Manchester United a local book? Manchester United humiliated again. One word thrown by Tottenham striker Solanke, he scratched it properly
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First of all, there is something in common that they recorded a shocking EPL ranking that did not fit the team's status. Tottenham ranked 17th in the league (38 points), the worst since the 1976-1977 season, just above the relegation zone. Manchester United are a little bit above Tottenham. He ranked 15th in the EPL with 42 points (11 wins, 9 draws and 18 losses). In fact, it's a grade of 'Doggin'.

There is also a connection that they faced each other in the UEFA Europa League final. However, as a result of the single-round final, the status of the two teams widened to the difference between the sky and the ground. Tottenham defeated Manchester United 1-0 and won the championship, allowing them to play in the UEFA Champions League in the 2025-2026 season.




Manchester United, which finished second in the Europa League, has gained nothing. Manchester United haven't had a chance to play any European matches in the new season, and have no choice but to play only the EPL season. In other words, both honor and profit have been lost.

Therefore, Manchester United actively invested in the summer transfer market to restore its pride. Matheus Cunha and Brian Mbomo were recruited to strengthen their offense.

Is Manchester United a local book? Manchester United humiliated again. One word thrown by Tottenham striker Solanke, he scratched it properly
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Is Manchester United a local book? Manchester United humiliated again. One word thrown by Tottenham striker Solanke, he scratched it properly
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Tottenham also pushed for a strong team reorganization to restore the EPL ranking and promote the Champions League. Tottenham replaced coach Enze Postecoglou, who led the Europa League to victory, and brought in new coach Thomas Frank to try to make a full-scale change in his constitution. Following Matistel's complete transfer, Takai Kota and Mohammed Quds were brought in.

The common goal of the two teams is to enter the top four EPL, which also determines their qualification for the Champions League.

But Solanke was adamant that United would not make the EPL top four. In an interview with a TikTok media outlet, Solanke responded to a question about the top four teams for the 2025-2026 season "Tottenham and Liverpool. I brought in good players. Manchester City is also likely to bounce back," he said, referring to the three teams.

Is Manchester United a local book? Manchester United humiliated again. One word thrown by Tottenham striker Solanke, he scratched it properly
Is Manchester United a local book? Manchester United humiliated again. One word thrown by Tottenham striker Solanke, he scratched it properly
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And then the interviewer said, "Man, don't you think about the rest of the team?" asked.

But Solanke immediately answered "nah (no)" and then shouted the name of the last Top 4 prospective team. Arsenal finished second in the EPL last season. In the end, Solanke predicted that only Chelsea would be excluded from the top four last season, and Tottenham would be in the position. This is an answer that raises the pride of Tottenham fans to the fullest.

Considering the size and potential of Manchester United and Tottenham, they are likely to rank higher than 15th and 17th in the 2025-2026 season. The fans' demands are also clear. However, the actual performance will not be known until the season starts.

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Is Manchester United a local book? Manchester United humiliated again. One word thrown by Tottenham striker Solanke, he scratched it properly
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However, TBR Football seems to be concerned that Manchester United fans will be too heartbroken because of Solanke's answer. The article concluded with a paragraph that Manchester United may perform better than Tottenham. In translation, it is as follows.

"Solanke is confident Tottenham will definitely rank higher than Manchester United, but he may be wrong. Manchester United will play only one game per week in the new season thanks to their failure to advance to the European tournament, while Tottenham will have to play the Champions League. 'This may have a negative impact on EPL performance.'

It is difficult to guess how much Manchester United clubs and fans will be able to cheer up thanks to this closing paragraph. Maybe it was a bit of a consolation.



Reporter Lee Won-man wman@sportschosun.com



This article was translated by Naver AI translator.