Erik ten Hag was pictured writing on his notepad when watching Manchester United play Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on the final day of last season. Palace defeated United 1-0 that afternoon and Ten Hag was shown the size of the challenge ahead.
"Buy new players," the notepad might have read. After United conceded their second goal against Brentford at the weekend, the camera focused on Ten Hag's expressionless face. Ten Hag was unmoved by the disaster that was unfolding, but he was seen writing on his notepad again. "Buy new players," the notepad might have read. Ten Hag was watching his side struggle again.
Although Ten Hag was not in charge when the Reds were defeated by Palace on the final day of last season, he's now watched three competitive United matches in person and all three performances have been awful, which has resulted in three defeats.
