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BBC pundit Alan Shearer has questioned why Raphael Varane has not been starting more for Manchester United this season. It was an unorthodox defensive pairing selected by Erik ten Hag for the game at Anfield with Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool seemingly back in a title race following their Europa League finish last season. With the absence of Harry Maguire from the team, due to a groin injury, Ten Hag had little choice but to start the rather surprise pairing but it worked a treat as Liverpool struggled to break down the defensive unit. The Dutchman’s rather bold selection decision was justified as …

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