Ten Hag's Man Utd Stumbles Out of the Gate in 2-1 Loss to Brentford
Oh man, what a nightmare start for Erik ten Hag at Manchester United! The new boss was hoping for a fresh start, but his side got absolutely thumped by Brentford on the opening day of the Premier League season. It was a performance that will have sent shivers down the spines of even the most optimistic Red Devils fan.
Let's be honest, United were absolutely dreadful. Brentford completely dominated them, pressing high and forcing mistakes all over the pitch. It felt like a mismatch from the first whistle, and things only got worse as the game went on.
You know what's frustrating? Brentford's goals were both absolute howlers. The first one came from a mix-up between David de Gea and Lisandro Martinez that any Sunday league team would be ashamed of. The second was a comical own goal from a United defender. It's like they were determined to make Brentford look like world-beaters.
But it wasn't all bad, right? Well, sort of. Cristiano Ronaldo came on as a sub in the second half, and he actually looked like a real threat. He even scored a consolation goal with a cheeky little volley. Maybe that's a sign of things to come?
The bottom line is, it was a night to forget for Man United. Ten Hag will be under immense pressure to turn things around quickly, but this result has sent a huge warning signal. The Premier League is a ruthless beast, and if you don't bring your A-game, you'll be left eating dust.
Let's hope this was just a bad dream and Ten Hag can get his boys back on track soon. It's going to be a long season, and it's already looking like a bumpy ride for the Red Devils.