Raphaël Varane [19]

Manchester United have been engulfed by problems this season but they return to English Premier League action this weekend against Everton as the in-form team across the last five games. Erik ten Hag has been heavily scrutinised this season but United are just five points off the top four and seven points from leaders Manchester City. Context, however, is important as the Old Trafford side faced three of the league’s bottom six sides - Fulham, Luton Town and Sheffield United - as they racked up four wins from their last five to head into the international break. An ominous fixture list awaits United in December in the league and they also risk being knocked out of the Champions League, but an easing of their injury crisis in defence should provide slight optimism.

Manchester United have endured a difficult season and that’s resulted in their overall market value falling more than any other English Premier League club to €799.35 million in the latest Transfermarkt update. Erik ten Hag enjoyed a successful debut campaign, leading United to third place and their first trophy in six years with the League Cup. The improvement was expected to continue this season after investing €203.4m in the summer with Andre Onana, Mason Mount and Rasmus Hojlund all high-profile arrivals.