Raphael Varane and Anthony Martial say goodbye to Manchester United fans after win vs Newcastle | OneFootball

Begin as you mean to go along, as they say, and if the final three fixtures this season could be taken in isolation, Manchester United have begun this run on an optimistic note.

Newcastle United were pushed aside in a 3-2 victory that was a lot better than the scoreline suggests.

Injury returnees looked good and Amad’s emergence as a genuine first-team option signalled the start of a new era.

For a new era to come along, the old one must end and the signs of it were fully visible after the game.

Erik ten Hag gave fans a rallying cry to get them up for the final two games, including the FA Cup final, but some post-match scenes caught the eye.

Anthony Martial and Raphael Varane said goodbye to the United fans in what is their last time on the Old Trafford pitch as United players.

Varane recently announced his departure from the club while Martial has been a non-factor this season anyways and looks set to leave as well.

Ten Hag also brought on Christian Eriksen late on and there seemed to be an air of inevitability around his substitution as well, giving him a chance to take in the ovation.

There are many players who could be on the chopping block this season as INEOS attempts to stamp their authority on the block.

With Varane and Martial alone, United will save nearly half a million/week in wages, set to be supplemented by the potential departures of Casemiro and Eriksen too.

Casemiro also looked dejected at full-time but the focus now turns to the FA Cup.

The players have had their home goodbyes now the fans would want one last push to see them leave with a trophy.

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