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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Jamie Jackson

Manchester United’s slow start ‘not to do with the midfield’, insists Ten Hag

Erik ten Hag gives instructions to Bruno Fernandes during Manchester United’s unconvincing 1-0 win against Wolves.
Erik ten Hag gives instructions to Bruno Fernandes during Manchester United’s unconvincing 1-0 win against Wolves. Photograph: Dylan Martinez/Reuters

Erik ten Hag has criticised Manchester United’s attack and defence for not running in last Saturday’s 2-0 loss at Tottenham. The defeat followed a scrappy 1-0 opening-day win over Wolves as United have endured a stumbling start to the season. While Ten Hag believes his side were dominant during the early stages at Spurs, of his outfield players only the midfielders Casemiro, Mason Mount and Bruno Fernandes were absolved of responsibility for the loss.

Instead, the Dutchman blamed his rearguard of Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Raphaël Varane, Lisando Martínez and Luke Shaw, plus the front three of Antony, Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho.

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