Manchester United's Brentford Blues: A Night to Forget
It was a night to forget for Manchester United fans, a night that left the club's faithful feeling like they'd been transported back to the dark days of the early 2000s. Brentford absolutely thrashed them, handing out a 4-0 drubbing that made the final score seem a lot more comfortable than the game actually was.
It was a performance that lacked everything you'd expect from a team with ambitions of challenging for the Premier League title. The defense was shaky, the midfield non-existent, and the attack, well, it didn't really exist at all. Brentford, on the other hand, were flying, looking like a team that had just tasted victory for the first time.
From the start, Brentford were pressing high, forcing errors, and playing with a confidence that made it look like they were the ones playing at home. Manchester United were awkward and disjointed, with the whole team seemingly struggling to even pass the ball to each other.
By half-time, it was 4-0, and Erik ten Hag would have been chewing his fingernails down to the bone. It was a performance that would have left any manager scratching their head. And for Manchester United, this isn't a one-off. They’ve started the season poorly, and if they want to achieve anything this year, they need to get their act together, fast.
The loss to Brentford wasn't just about the scoreline, it was about the way they were beaten. There was no fight, no passion, no desire to win. It was a performance that was devoid of any real footballing identity, and that's something that ten Hag needs to address before things get really bad.
The game against Brentford was a wake-up call for Manchester United. They need to wake up and start performing like the team they're supposed to be. The season is young, but if they don't make drastic changes, they're going to be in for a long and painful ride.