MANCHESTER UNITED manager Erik ten Hag has set an undesirable record after Sunday’s humiliating derby loss to Liverpool.
The Reds beat rivals United 3-0 at Old Trafford thanks to a brace by Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah’s second-half strike.
And that defeat makes Ten Hag, 54, the first Red Devils boss to lose three Premier League home matches by three or more goals within the space of 12 months.
The Merseysiders’ triumph comes after Manchester City’s 3-0 win at the Theatre of Dreams in October 2023.
That was when Erling Haaland’s brace and Phil Foden’s strike humbled United in front of their own home crowd.
Bournemouth followed up with a shock victory by the same scoreline just two months later.
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The Cherries’ boss Andoni Iraola had Dominic Solanke, Philip Billing and Marcos Senesi to thank as they all hit the back of the net.
Ten Hag, though, remained defiant after yet another Old Trafford humbling, this time at the hands of big rivals Liverpool.
The Dutchman had an intense exchange with a reporter during his post-match press conference when he was asked if it was his coaching that led to the derby loss.
The ex-Ajax boss pointed to his trophy record at Old Trafford as proof that he is the right man for the job.
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The Dutch tactician also outlined the same record, which has seen him win the Carabao Cup and FA Cup, during his post-game interview with Sky Sports.
Ten Hag said: “I don’t think we are in the same pattern. It was sometimes open and we took risks, but I don’t want to talk about this after a 3-0 defeat to Liverpool. Well done Liverpool. We have to be humble and take it.
“There are many games to play and I know where we will be at the end of the season. We will go for trophies.
“In the two years, we took two prizes. We brought new players in, there are still some players not available.
“The opponent is probably a little bit further in certain areas but we will catch up and come back. We have to stand up and bounce back.”
Man Utd player ratings vs Liverpool
MANCHESTER UNITED had a horror show against Liverpool as they lost 3-0.
Casemiro was so bad he was taken off at half-time.
But were there any positive performances at Old Trafford?
Andre Onana – 5
Nothing he could do about any of Liverpool’s goals and made a few saves to prevent the scoreline from getting worse.
Noussair Mazraoui – 5
Came close to scoring in the first half and looked solid enough against Diaz although he did push up too high before Liverpool’s opener.
Matthijs de Ligt – 4
Left Diaz and Domink Szobozslai in acres of space for the opening goal but was left in a tricky spot thanks to Casemiro’s error.
Booked for a shocking late tackle on Diaz.
Lisandro Martinez – 3
Lost Diaz for the second goal which meant the Colombian was able to score unmarked from the penalty spot.
Also guilty of giving away the ball too easily and was not tight enough with his marking.
Diogo Dalot – 4
Was caught out pushing up too quickly for the first goal and did not do enough to stop Mo Salah’s cross in the build-up to Liverpool’s second.
Looked dangerous in attack at times but too infrequently as he had plenty of defensive work to do since Rashford did not track Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Casemiro – 2
A horror show in the first half as he gave the ball away in the lead up to both of Liverpool’s goals.
He was caught on the ball for the second after a shocking misplaced pass left his defence vulnerable for the opening goal. Hooked at half-time.
Kobbie Mainoo – 4
Fell victim to the Casemiro curse as he was shrugged off the ball in a terrible position, allowing Liverpool to add a third with ease.
Bruno Fernandes – 5
Was United’s most creative spark but that is not saying much. Tried to get his side going in the first half but looked short of ideas and inspiration after the break.
Alejandro Garnacho – 4
Still appears to be a little rusty and is yet to hit the heights he reached last season.
Marcus Rashford – 3
Nothing came off for the out-of-sorts forward who must be running out of chances before he is dropped.
Joshua Zirkzee – 4
Quiet up-front and had little influence on the wing as well, but missed a clear-cut chance with his head and should have turned in Rashford’s cross which he met at the far post.
Subs
Tom Collyer (for Casemiro, HT) – 5
A difficult game for the youngster to make his Premier League debut but he put himself about and won a few tackles.
Harry Maguire (for De Ligt, 69mins) – 5
Shored things up at the back as Liverpool took their foot off the pedal.
Amad (for Garnacho, 69mins) – 5
Provided a spark on the right and looked more lively than Garnacho.
Christian Eriksen (for Zirkzee, 86mins) – N/A
Not on long enough to make an impact.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
