Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag knew the vital importance of scoring first in matches before he made the move from Ajax, where he has looked to take advantage of the club's phenomenal record at Old Trafford.
Ten Hag has undeniably brought a significant level of improvement to United during his first few months in charge. They have certainly not been plain sailing, as the Dutchman has already suffered his fair share of trials and tribulations.
The defeats to Brighton and Brentford caught even the most optimistic supporters off guard, as the Reds saw the pre-season optimism pulled out from underneath them. However, the response to those defeats looks set to be a defining moment in Ten Hag's tenure at the club.
