Much has changed for Manchester United this season, including having a new manager in place. But a 2-1 loss to Brighton, which had never won at Old Trafford until Sunday, shows that last season’s struggles continue.
United fell 2-1 in Erik ten Hag’s first English Premier League game with defense still an issue and the offense beyond the help of Cristiano Ronaldo, who entered the game in the second half.
Ten Hag had chosen to leave Ronaldo, who reportedly is eager to transfer to a European side that has qualified for the Champions League, out of the starting lineup after he played only 45 minutes during preseason matches.