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Man Utd fans reckon Erik ten Hag is ‘getting sacked sooner than we think’ as they’re stunned by team selection vs Fulham
By Jamie Gordon,
4 hours ago
ERIK TEN HAG’S first line-up of the Premier League season has not gone down well with Manchester United fans.
The FA Cup champions began their campaign with a dramatic 1-0 win at Old Trafford tonight as Ten Hag looks to make the most of his second chance.
Erik ten Hag knows he needs a fast start Alamy Casemiro and Harry Maguire are in the XI against Fulham Getty Alejandro Garnacho is on the bench Getty Jadon Sancho could be on his way out of Old Trafford Alamy
It all turned out fine in the end thanks to Joshua Zirkzee’s last strike but the Dutchman’s decisions to start Alejandro Garnacho on the bench and drop Jadon Sancho have not gone well.
Fellow new boy Noussair Mazraoui was deemed ready to get the nod from the off at left-back.
One fumed: “no de ligt but mazraoui is starting.”
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Another commented: “De Ligt benched by Maguire?”
Ten Hag saved his job by winning the FA Cup but knows he will be walking a tightrope this season.
United legend Gary Neville was not convinced about how his former club will fare in their current shape.
The Sky Sports pundit said: “At the moment with Rasmus Hojlund injured Manchester United are going to play with a 4-4-2.
“When they attack, Amad Diallo and Marcus Rashford will be higher.
“I feel it makes them more solid, but whether it is the long-term solution – who knows?”
Man Utd ratings vs Fulham as new boys shine... but Mount and Amad struggle
DEBUTANT Joshua Zirkzee was the hero for Manchester United in an evening where their new guns showed what they are all about.
The Dutchman had to remain patient for his opportunity but he took it brilliantly once he came on the pitch.
Zirkzee came on for Mason Mount on the hour mark and had been quiet up until his pivotal moment.
Ten Hag will take positives from the display and it was his astute sub which led to the winner as his side got their season off to a flyer.
Here is how SunSport’s Phil Thomas rated the Red Devils display…
Andre Onana – 6
Made an outstanding early tip over from Kenny Tete and was rarely seriously troubled beyond that.
Noussair Mazraoui – 7
A pretty impressive debut from the Moroccan. Looks assured on the ball, gets forward in support and can put a foot in.
Matthijs de Ligt – 6
Dominant and commanding in defence, but embarrassingly booked for diving at the other end. Really Harry, even you?
Harry Maguire – 7
Skinned by Adama Traore early. Showed all his defensive guile in how he handled him after that, and got back superbly to deny a breakaway goal.
Diogo Dalot – 6
Had his hands full dealing with Traore’s pace, but knocked in a couple of wicked curling crosses at the other end.
Casemiro – 7
Headed over then shot over, but two great passes put Fernandes clean through. Often looked United’s most likely source of a goal.
Kobbie Mainoo – 8
So crisp, so tidy, so rarely wastes a pass. Another near-flawless, if not exactly flair-packed, display from the youngster. Fizzed a shot just wide, too.
Mason Mount – 5
So desperate to do well, which earned him an early booking. Only Leno’s legs denied him the goal his effort deserved.
Amad Diallo – 5
Made one marvellous mazy run into the box, although the tumble to ground that followed wasn’t so impressive.
Marcus Rashford – 6
Still nowhere near the star of two years ago, but another step in the right direction at least. Some way to get yet, though.
Bruno Fernandes – 7
Fluffed two great chances, driving at keeper Leno’s legs twice when Casemiro put him through, but sprayed passes around and started the move for the winner.
Subs
Alejandro Garnacho (for Diallo, 60mins) – 6
Put a spark in United when he came off the bench and teed up the winner.
Joshua Zirkzee (for Mount, 60 mins) – 7
The debut he dreamed of. Barely had a touch, but then fed the ball wide and stuck out his left foot to jab the winner.
Matthijs de Ligt – (for Mazraoui, 81 mins) – 5
Was only on for the last ten minutes and looked solid although he did not have too much to do
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