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Why do teams have 'form'?
'Form' in football refers to a team's recent performance trend. Manchester United's 'difficult spell' suggests they've had a run of poor results. All teams experience ups and downs, and overcoming bad form often requires tactical adjustments, renewed effort, and strong leadership from figures like Carrick.
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