Manchester United's Woes Continue: Ten Hag Under Scrutiny

Manchester United's manager Erik ten Hag faces renewed scrutiny after a 2-1 loss to Brighton. Joao Pedro's injury-time goal exposed United's persistent inconsistencies. Despite a ruled-out potential winner due to a comical offside, poor defending and missed chances continue to plague Ten Hag's team, raising questions about his leadership.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Brighton | Updated: 24-08-2024 20:43 IST | Created: 24-08-2024 20:43 IST
Manchester United's Woes Continue: Ten Hag Under Scrutiny
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Manchester United's manager Erik ten Hag finds himself back under the microscope following a 2-1 defeat against Brighton. Joao Pedro's last-minute goal highlighted United's ongoing issues, reminiscent of last season's problems.

The match turned in injury time when Pedro netted a header after a failed corner clearance by United. This marks a second consecutive win for Brighton under their new coach, Fabian Hurzeler.

Adding salt to the wound, United saw a potential winner nullified due to an offside ruling. Ten Hag lamented the missed opportunities and poor defending that led to the result, as questions about his leadership resurface.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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