It was supposed to be the start of a bright new era - but just 45 minutes into Erik ten Hag’s era at Manchester United, boos rained down from the Old Trafford stands.
Ten Hag had enjoyed a hugely positive pre-season, having been appointed on the back of the club’s worst ever Premier League season. Although he has only brought in two players, throughout the summer there had been signs that the current crop of underperforming stars were adapting to his style.
However, within minutes of his first competitive match in charge, that cautious optimism was quickly replaced with frustration. Brighton ’s 4-0 demolition job was one of the low points of lasr season and the opening day represented the perfect chance to show how far they had come since May.
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