Cristiano is gone.Cody Gakpo slipped through their fingers and went to Anfield.As things stand, Manchester United are left without a prominent forward that could cut from the flanks and impose a severe threat to the rival’s defence and keepers.What a steal from the hands of Man Utd! Gakpo reaching Anfield in a fast laneIt’s no secret the Old Trafford outfit is still searching for that attacker that could fill in CR7’s shoes. However, until that moment comes in the upcoming transfer window, Erik ten Hag’s slot ought to win some points with the players already at the Dutch gaffer’s disposal.##NAJAVA_MECA_6911557##And the first challenge for the Red Devils will be Nottingham Forest on a cold Tuesday night in one of the ultimate matches of the EPL matchday 17.”Two things,” Ten Hag said. “Impulse can come out of our own club, see Garnacho, see Elanga, see Pellistri, who made a good impression at the World Cup and also in training. That is first.”Second, yes, we are aware we lost a striker, so I think we have to get a striker in, but it has to be the right one.”The right one is a player that brings quality to the team, not just adding to the squad because that only gives you problems. And, you know the criteria is high here at Manchester United.”##EDITORS_CHOICE##Ten Hag’s side has found the net on 20 occasions this season, the fewest of any current top-seven team, but the Dutchman is confident the goals will start to flow.”We are aware we have to score more goals, we have to improve many more of our own elements in football. We have to be more decisive. You worry when you don’t create chances, but it is clear we have to score more.”When I analysed the first 20 games, we had a lot of problems in the front line, often I had nothing to choose, or players weren’t 100 per cent and I still had to play them.”That was a problem during the first 20 games this season. When we get better availability of fit players in the front line, we will score more goals.”PREMIER LEAGUE – ROUND 17MondayBrentford – Tottenham 2-2 (1-0)/Janelt 15, Toney 54 – Kane 65, Hojbjerg 71/Leicester – Newcastle 0-3 (0-3)/Wood 3 pen, Almiron 7, Joelinton 32/Southampton – Brighton 1-3 (0-2)/Ward-Prowse 74 – Lallana 15, Perraud 35 og, March 56/Everton – Wolverhampton 1-2 (1-1)/Mina 7 – Podence 22, Ait Nouri 90+5/Crystal Palace – Fulham 0-3 (0-1)/Reid 32, Reim 71, Mitrovic 81/Aston Villa – Liverpool 1-3 (0-2)/Watkins 59 – Salah 5, van Dijk 32, Bajcetic 80/Arsenal – West Ham 3-1 (0-1)/Saka 53, Martinelli 59, Nketiah 69 – Benrahma 27 pen/Tuesday20:30: (1.35) Chelsea (5.30) Bournemouth (10.0)23:00: (1.35) Man.Utd. (5.30) Nott.Forest (10.0)Wednesday23:00: (9.50) Leeds (5.90) Man.City (1.33)***odds are subject to change***
