Erik ten Hag denial of Manchester United's biggest problem must set alarm bells ringing

Erik ten Hag took his time to leave Old Trafford after Manchester United's win against Liverpool. Just two weeks later, he couldn't leave the Gtech Community Stadium quickly enough.

United were hopeless against Brentford and it would have gone down as one of the biggest robberies in Premier League history if Mason Mount's goal had won the game.

The hosts had 31 attempts on goal, hit the woodwork four times and Thomas Frank said that he began to doubt the football God. "He gave a bit back," he added about Brentford's deserved equaliser and United now require a Jesus-like resurrection to secure a top four finish.

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United don't look like a team worthy of competing in the Champions League and their performance on Easter Saturday was an insult to the travelling support in West London.

Brentford were dominant and it was remarkable they didn't score in normal time. Their fans couldn't believe they weren't leading at the break and a supporter waiting for the toilet at the interval was overheard saying: "How s*** are Man United? How aren't we winning?"

Only three teams have conceded more shots than United in the Premier League this season and two of those, Sheffield United and Luton Town, are in the relegation zone.

United have faced more shots in the league (498) than Manchester City and Arsenal combined. Wherever you look, the unwanted records are stacking up, including United and Sheffield United being the only teams to concede 30+ shots in more than one league game this season.

Brentford had 85 touches in United's penalty box and created 3.11 expected goals. The numbers