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Defensive problems remain Manchester United’s ‘biggest’ obstacle, says Rio Ferdinand

Manchester United’s ‘biggest problem’ is the defence, according to club great Rio Ferdinand.

The Red Devils have conceded 25 goals in all 15 English Premier League games played so far this season - a stat which makes them the sixth worst team defensively.

Following their 2-2 draw at home to Arsenal on Wednesday, Jose Mourinho’s men dropped to eighth in the English topflight log.

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9 - Manchester United have now conceded as many goals at Old Trafford in the Premier League this season (nine goals in seven games) as they did in the whole of 2017-18 (nine in 18 games).