So let’s end where we began: Manchester United are back, baby! Ben Fisher was on the south coast to see them win away at long last. His report has landed, and here it is. Thanks for reading this MBM.
Erik ten Hag talks to BT. “"I think we learned some lessons from Brentford. We were compact for their long balls, so that was quite good. We are really happy with this result. We created some really good chances. It is the start of the season, it is tough, you have to battle. We did that today, and you get rewarded. Bruno’s finish was fantastic. Straight after half time, Rashford was more of a target. Be more of a target and we can play over you. You get movement around, and we created straight after half time some really good chances. That is how I see football and how I want to play. There is room for improvement, to control more. We can improve, it is clear.” As for transfers? “If good players are available, we will strike. We will be alert until the last second of the window.”