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Good evening and welcome to the latest installment of Inside Old Trafford.

After United opened up their Premier League campaign with a narrow 1-0 victory over Fulham on Friday night, there is some positivity around the club - but not everywhere. If you are a full subscriber, you can read on for the latest murmurings behind the scenes, potential impact on the coverage of the academy, and why Jaap Stam caused a stir.

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