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Manchester United Football Club won more than half its home matches between 1947 and 2003, helping to distinguish the team as a top British professional soccer club. Additionally, Manchester United, whose home uniform color is mainly red, was more successful in home matches than was Coventry City Football Club, whose home uniform color is not red. Research has shown that many people associate the color red with power and dominance. Past experiences with red objects such as stop signs can even cause people to respond to the color red with caution and hesitation. These findings, if applicable in the context of athletic competitions, could suggest that the uniforms worn by Manchester United's players in their home matches may have       
Which choice most logically completes the text?
increased Manchester United players' sense of excitement.
A
negatively affected the performance of players on opposing teams.
B
led fans to perceive the team's opponents as more dominant than they actually were.
C
caused Manchester United's players to play less skillfully.
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