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Manchester United's Lammens Shines Amid Selection Dilemma

3/2/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Senne Lammens joined Manchester United for £18 million and is hailed as a potential club legend.
He has outperformed former No.1 Andre Onana and kept a clean sheet in a 1-0 win over Everton.
Lee Sharpe praised Lammens for his calm demeanor.
Benjamin Sesko has scored six goals in seven games, raising questions about his starting role.
Carrick faces selection dilemmas ahead of Newcastle, with United sitting third.

History

Historical Context

In 1992, Manchester United signed Eric Cantona from Leeds United for £1.2 million, marking a turning point as the club secured its first league title in 26 years during the inaugural Premier League season. Cantona's impact was immediate, revitalizing the team and leading to a period of dominance, a strategy mirrored by recent investments like Senne Lammens' £18 million transfer.

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Story summary

Senne Lammens joined Manchester United for £18 million and is hailed as a potential club legend.
He has outperformed former No.1 Andre Onana and kept a clean sheet in a 1-0 win over Everton.
Lee Sharpe praised Lammens for his calm demeanor.
Benjamin Sesko has scored six goals in seven games, raising questions about his starting role.
Carrick faces selection dilemmas ahead of Newcastle, with United sitting third.

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