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Manchester United have had many great captains through the years and the high standards set mean there are a lot of eyes on any player who wears the armband. BeingManchester United captain is not easy. The level of pressure and scrutiny, at a tough time for the club, means there is no hiding place. Just ask Harry Maguire, who was picked apart during his four years as skipper, and looks to be playing more freely since Erik ten Hag ‘demoted’ him last summer. In his place, Bruno Fernandes was selected to be captain. It wasn’t a surprise, with the Portugal international wearing the armband numerou…

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