There was a noticeable sense of confidence at Old Trafford at the start of the new season, having come off the strength of an FA Cup final victory, manager support, and further spending on new arrivals.
However, after just seven games, familiar sounds are beginning to emanate from Old Trafford to justify disappointing outcomes.
There was some jeering during the final whistle of the Europa League match between Twente and the Netherlands, but nothing to indicate that there is yet a mutinous atmosphere in the stands.
It is concerning, nevertheless, to see that manager Ten Hag concurs with Christian Eriksen’s analysis of Twente’s 1-1 result, saying that Twente “wanted it more” after the game.
Eriksen thought that was far, far from good enough. “It can’t be true that they appeared to desire it more.
It seems like a loss even if we didn’t lose.
Ten Hag’s team has only won three of its first eight games of the season, which is fewer than they have at this point in each of the manager’s two previous seasons. This includes their Community Shield penalty shootout loss to Manchester City.
They have lost three games and drawn twice, but they have occasionally displayed stronger defensive play. So, has United improved under the Dutchman’s leadership?
