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Manchester United’s loan stars had a disappointing Boxing Day as they failed to impress their loan teams.
The Red Devils suffered their fourth league defeat in five games when they lost 2-0 to Wolverhampton Wanderers, but Jadon Sancho’s Chelsea also lost 1-2 at home to Fulham.
24 years old 49 touches He completed 27 of 33 passes but had no key passes in the game.
He also failed to find his team-mate for two crosses in the match.
Sancho has been in good form recently but could do little to strengthen his side’s chances, missing one big chance in the West London derby.
As the Blues found a late winner, the ball fell kindly to the United winger at the back post, but he was able to fire a shot straight at the Fulham goalkeeper when he probably should have scored.
Sancho’s defense was not good, winning only two out of six ground ball duels.
Fleetwood Town’s Rhys Bennett had to come on as a substitute despite starting in the last game.
The Youth Cup-winning captain came on in the 71st minute to help his team to a 2-0 win over Chesterfield.
he made three gapsBlocked one shot and won his only ground duel.
Joe Hugill was forced into much less festive action as he was only brought on for the final eight minutes of the game and had little time to influence proceedings. However, his Wigan Athletic side were able to secure a 1-0 win at Rotherham.
Elyh Harrison once again played the full 90 minutes in goal for Chester FC as they beat Marine 3-2 at home in the National League N/S.
Finally, Sonny Aljofree’s Accrington Stanley match at Tranmere Rovers was postponed due to foggy weather conditions.
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