Man United's Nightmare Continues: Brentford Run Riot at Old Trafford
The Red Devils are in real trouble, folks. After a dismal 2-1 loss to Brighton on the opening day, Manchester United were hoping for a bounce back against Brentford. Instead, they were completely outplayed in a humiliating 4-0 defeat at Old Trafford. It was a performance that will leave Erik ten Hag scratching his head and fans fearing for the season ahead.
A Horrific First Half
Things went south from the get-go. Brentford, who were the better side throughout, scored three goals in the first 35 minutes. Josh Dasilva opened the scoring with a brilliant strike, before Mathias Jensen and Bryan Mbeumo added two more. The Bees were quick, energetic, and simply better in all areas of the pitch. It was like watching a completely different United team to the one that promised so much under ten Hag.
Second Half No Better
The second half offered no respite for the hapless Red Devils. United looked lost and demoralized while Brentford continued to dominate possession and create chances. They eventually got their fourth goal through Christian Eriksen, a former United player, much to the delight of the travelling fans.
The final scoreline doesn't tell the whole story. It was an utterly dominant performance from the Bees, who deservedly took all three points. United, on the other hand, are staring down the barrel of a serious crisis and need to find their form quickly. It's still early days, but things are looking pretty bleak at the moment.
What's Next?
Ten Hag's honeymoon period is over, and he faces a huge challenge to get this team back on track. Their next game is against another tough opponent in Liverpool. If they don't improve drastically, the next few weeks could be very painful for the club.
This is not the start anyone at Old Trafford was hoping for. The fans are desperate for change, and ten Hag needs to find a way to inspire this team if he wants to avoid an embarrassing season. The Premier League is a tough league, and United need to up their game if they want to compete.