When Erik ten Hag first arrived at Manchester United back in May, nobody could have possibly prepared him for just how big a challenge he was about to face.
It was obvious from the outset that the club needed a complete cultural reset, the squad was desperate a world-class coach and new signings were required. Just two games into the Dutchman's tenure, the season is already threatening to become a write-off, with United propping up the other 19 Premier League clubs.
Saturday's 4-0 defeat to Brentford, which saw United produce one of their worst performances in the club's rich and colourful history, left them bottom of the pile without a point to their name after their opening two fixtures. They are also yet to score via one of their own players, with the only goal they have conjured up coming via an own-goal in their opening day reverse to Brighton & Hove Albion.
