Lack of self belief cost Man Utd, says Ten Hag
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag said a lack of self belief cost his side on Sunday as they slumped to a 2-1 home defeat by Brighton & Hove Albion in their Premier League opener.
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Gary Neville hits out at 'people above' Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag for quiet transfer window
Gary Neville has hit out at Manchester United’s hierarchy for not backing manager Erik ten Hag in the summer transfer window following the opening day defeat to Brighton in the Premier League. Pascal Gross scored a double to give the visitors a two-goal lead at Old Trafford and though an Alexis Mac Allister own goal gave United hope, Brighton held on for victory. Ad/> Nine of United’s starting XI were involved in last season’s underwhelming campaign, with Lisandro Martinez and Christian Eriksen the only new signings on display from the start while Tyrell Malacia came on as a late substitute.
‘A real disappointment’ – Erik ten Hag admits lessons to be learned as Manchester United lose 2-1 to Brighton
Erik Ten Hag admitted that defeat in his first game as Manchester United manager was a “real disappointment”. Pascal Gross’ first-half brace gave Brighton a 2-0 lead at Old Trafford and although United threatened a second-half comeback with Alexis Mac Allister putting the ball into his own net from a corner on 68 minutes, the hosts were unable to find an equaliser late on. Ad/> “It’s a setback, a real disappointment and we have to deal with it," he told Sky Sports.
‘Worst possible start’ – Harry Maguire says Manchester United must improve after Erik ten Hag era begins with defeat
Manchester United captain Harry Maguire says his team are still making the same mistakes from last season after losing to Brighton in Erik ten Hag’s first game in charge.
Manchester United captain Harry Maguire issues 'nightmare' verdict on Brighton loss
Harry Maguire accepted that it was "not good enough" for Manchester United to find themselves 2-0 down at half-time following Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Brighton in their Premier League opener at Old Trafford.
Diogo Dalot explains what went wrong for Manchester United in defeat to Brighton
Diogo Dalot believes Manchester United weren't aggressive enough in stopping Brighton's attacks, especially in the first half, of their opening weekend defeat.
Manchester United vs Brighton: Seagulls glide through Red Devils
Erik ten Hag’s Premier League debut was far from a dream as Pascal Gross’ first-half brace led Brighton and Hove Albion past the Dutchman’s Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Erik ten Hag’s Man Utd reign begins with defeat to Brighton at Old Trafford
Erik ten Hag endured a chastening reminder of the size of the job he has on his hands at Manchester United as his first game in charge ended in a 2-1 defeat to Brighton at Old Trafford.