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The Cost of a Number Nine Goalkeeper
I think Manchester United have done really well this season, getting into the top four without having a number nine. I know they've had Marcus Rashford sort of carrying them on the goals scoring front a little bit. And I think if you can bring in a number nine who can take a lot of that burden off him, then you'll see those sorts of numbers again next season. You're more likely to get over performance from a striker than you are from a goalkeeper for sure. If you're Man United, you're looking to redevelop strength of mind. The aspects, like goals prevented are kind of worth more than goals scored. Ultimately, it's a bit reductive, but it does