Manchester United Manager Erig Ten Hag has finally been Sacked this Evening in shocking scene after drawing 1:1 with Brentford
Although Erik ten Hag is not often one for wild celebrations, he clapped and clenched both fists. For the double save by Andre Onana, that is. In extra time, he had more to be happy about.
They were late once more, following two weeks after one of the most recent Manchester United triumphs. After their equalizer, just Brentford remained. If they had prevailed, United would have escaped daylight robbery on the weekend of daylight saving time. Kristoffer Ajer’s equalizer in the 99th minute put an end to Mason Mount’s goal, which appeared to be the winner in the 96th minute.
With United having celebrated Mount’s first goal for the team, United coach Steve McClaren came out into the technical room and pointed at his temples. United was unable to maintain concentration. Is this United team capable of taking advantage of any opportunities? No, is the response. For the first seven months of the season, this was more proof to submit. Even if this finale was remarkable, the greater picture shows that a team that has won two of its previous 18 games hammered United. “How are we not winning?” a strident Brentford supporter asked at the interval. At the Community Stadium, this kind of entitlement has been uncommon. Perhaps the fan repeated such remarks in a low voice during Brentford’s lap of honor at full time.
Brentford struck the woodwork three times and harassed the United goal with thirty-one attempts. Conversely, Rasmus Hojlund looked like the wasteful striker prior to his Boxing Day breakthrough with United’s lone opening against Villa. Mount became the 17th different scorer for United this year. Not only was the Easter Saturday 8pm kickoff cruel enough for United, but they also had to deal with the strain of Tottenham and Aston Villa winning earlier in the day. After the tunnel, United was 12 points behind the final Champions League qualification berth. There was a defeatist vibe about their performance, even if they should have braced themselves for that setback. Not that their foreign players’ air miles are to blame, considering that almost half of their matchday team stayed at home. Mount offered United an early look at the talent they had agreed to spend ÂŁ60 million on. Mount has not competed for England since the 2022 World Cup. He made one run at the half-way point before going into the area to score his first goal for United. Despite the regression they had to endure, the 1,725 United supporters in the far corner were unwaveringly supportive, singing “We love United we do” in extra time before the triumphant Mount attacked towards them. With 20 victories and 16 losses in a wild campaign, they have become accustomed to it. The stadium speaker mispronounced Mainoo’s name, and he appeared to be a different athlete. Mainoo had a quiet week coming to a conclusion, and his lackluster performance two days after missing practice due to illness was understandable. Just three players remained from the starting lineup that was down 4-0 at Brentford 19 months prior. The one positive development for United was that they were not behind Brentford by the same amount at halftime. Ten Hag, a fish out of water at left back, looked away in anger at one probing pass in behind Aaron Wan-Bissaka as Brentford created at least four incredible chances in the first half alone. He continued to accept the bait. Raphael Varane was the only player who played well in the first half, and it’s most likely that his substitution after halftime was forced. The home crowd cheered Harry Maguire’s arrival, recalling his part in the outcome of the previous season and his reputation from the previous two seasons. This time, the issues mainly lay in front of United’s back four.
A fortnight before, one Liverpool pass had avoided half the United team, yet the problem remained. Ivan Toney had a chance to score, but he hit the left upright thanks to some incisive passes from Yoane Wissa and Keane Lewis-Potter. From the space that United’s midfielders were meant to occupy, Ajer equalized. Even though Ten Hag’s decision to start the same lineup 13 days after the season’s high point against Liverpool was logical, it was a mistake. On that boisterous afternoon, a substitute ignited United’s comeback, and another player scored the game-winning goal. Their lone goal came from a substitute. The powerful Toney was clearly getting on Victor Lindelof’s nerves because he wasn’t the most resilient or athletic center half. Wan-Bissaka’s left-back experiment has lasted three games, and continuing it would be risky. To support Varane’s likely forced retirement, a tactical adjustment was necessary. Alejandro Garnacho was furious with Wan-Bissaka’s positioning and lack of daring when he didn’t have the ball in the first half. Early in the second half, Garnacho, who made his Argentina debut in Los Angeles on Tuesday night, got hooked and was soon on his way. After Marcus Rashford made a mistake with his first touch, Ten Hag, who had been calm on the touchline, began urging the United players. In the 28th minute, he had to yell “Bruno” three times before Fernandes heard him and was called to the touchline. Zanka quickly skimmed the crossbar, therefore it did not have the anticipated outcome. In less than six minutes, Fernandes circled Onana for a loose kick while Brentford was in control. He restated his argument during the delay prior to their corner, and Brentford’s three center halves against Hojlund had plenty of opportunity to practice heading because of United’s insistence on booting the ball. Keeping it on the deck was his only chance. The more likely player, Toney, had the ball in the net but veered offside. Ten Hag became enraged after Antony’s careless pushing created extra room for Brentford to take advantage of. That was an atmosphere more appropriate for United’s play.