Man United Gets Thrashed by Brentford: A Nightmare Start to the Season
Man United's season started with a bang, but not in the way they'd hoped. The Red Devils were absolutely smashed by Brentford in their opening Premier League match, losing 4-0 in a humiliating performance.
What happened? The Bees were buzzing from the first whistle, pressing high and forcing errors from the Man United defense. The first goal came in the 10th minute, a tap-in from Josh Dasilva after a mix-up in the box. It was downhill from there.
Man United were all over the place - they looked disorganized, lacking confidence, and completely outplayed. Brentford added three more goals in the second half, and by the final whistle, the scoreline reflected the gulf in quality on the day.
What does this mean for Erik ten Hag? The new manager's first game was a nightmare. He'll need to make some serious changes quickly if he wants to turn things around. It's a long season, but this was a brutal reality check.
This match was a disaster for Man United, and they'll be looking to bounce back quickly. But this result has raised serious questions about the team's preparedness and the manager's ability to get them playing at the level they need to be. Let's see if they can turn it around!