Manchester United are only 180 minutes into their latest Premier League season and, yet, there have been enough spills if not thrills to provide a familiar narrative. It was supposed to be so different under Erik ten Hag.
Of course, there is more than enough time for the former Ajax manager to turn fortunes around and current failings are not his doing. However, one decision Ten Hag did make during the summer transfer window has come under the spotlight following another high-octane matchday in the English top-flight.
Having been humbled by Brighton on the opening day, United were humiliated by Brentford on Saturday afternoon as David de Gea made a glaring error which set the tone for a 4-0 demolition. Around 24 hours later, United stopper Dean Henderson played a significant role in loan club Nottingham Forest grabbing their first win back in the big time after 23 years.
