Sunderland get a proper test in round four, which means Brentford will probably still find a way through because they're built different. • Bayern and PSG circling JJ Gabriel is either the biggest compliment to United's academy or the clearest sign he needs to actually play football somewhere. • Brighton eliminating United in a cup run they'll forget about by Christmas while United fans debate whether it matters—it doesn't, but it will anyway. • Liverpool chasing Estevao to sabotage Chelsea's summer is the kind of spite deal that either wins trophies or becomes an expensive lesson in wanting things for the wrong reasons. • Wolves versus Bolton should be a formality dressed up as a cup tie, which is exactly when things get weird.
Sunderland get a proper test in round four, which means Brentford will probably still find a way through because they're built different. • Bayern and PSG circling JJ Gabriel is either the biggest compliment to United's academy or the clearest sign he needs to actually play football somewhere. • Brighton eliminating United in a cup run they'll forget about by Christmas while United fans debate whether it matters—it doesn't, but it will anyway. • Liverpool chasing Estevao to sabotage Chelsea's summer is the kind of spite deal that either wins trophies or becomes an expensive lesson in wanting things for the wrong reasons. • Wolves versus Bolton should be a formality dressed up as a cup tie, which is exactly when things get weird.
