Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag highlighted the moment his side lost hope in their derby match against Manchester City on Sunday.
The blue half of Manchester dominated the other half which is red at Old Trafford in what was seen as one of the less fiery Manchester derbies in the Premier League in recent times.
After three consecutive victories going into the match, United were dealt a brutal reality check as Pep Guardiola’s team won so easily at the Theater of Dreams.
Without ever appearing to even shift out of second gear during the game, City won all three points thanks to a goal from Phil Foden and Erling Haaland’s brace.
According to Manchester Evening News, Ten Hag feels that Sunday’s loss to the Cityzens was a result of Manchester United’s lackluster organisational abilities.
The 53-year-old felt his team played well in the first half. With Haaland’s contentious penalty being the only thing separating the two teams at the break. However, he thinks City’s second goal put an end to any chance United had of coming back into the game.
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When asked what moment in the game changed, the Dutchman told BBC Match of the Day: “The second goal. It came too early and then we’re making the wrong decisions. We spoke about not pressing the keepers when it was not possible.
“The first half I think things went the way we wanted. The second half, at 2-0, you have to go against them out of shape and when you don’t they will find the spare man. We have to be better organised.
“The first half we played very good, we defended very well. We had good breaks, good opportunities but we could have taken more benefit. Then the penalty changes the game.”
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United are currently 8th in the League standings after garnering 15 points from 10 matches so far.
The Red Devils are set to host Newcastle United in the Round of 16 of the Carabao cup, after which they will travel to London for a Premier League visit against Fulham at the Craven Cottage.
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