- Brentford – Manchester United 4-0 (4-0)
– Look at me when I’m talking to you, Jamie Redknapp said sternly to Gary Neville.
The quote is taken from a televised session in which two Sky Sports pundits engaged in heated discussions following Manchester United’s humiliating 4-0 loss to Brentford on Saturday night.
Like many United supporters, Neville blamed United’s controversial owner.
– Joel Glazer has to get on a plane tomorrow, go to Manchester, and tell everyone what his plans are with this football club. What is she doing?
Sky Sport experts Gary Neville (right) and Jamie Redknapp after the Premier League match at Gtech Community Stadium, Brentford. Image date: Saturday August 13, 2022.
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However, that didn’t buy Redknapp, who replied to his colleague:
– You can’t blame the owners when the players act like that, said Redknapp, before the discussion continued.
– When the business fails and does not run, it is the responsibility of the owner. It was that simple, said Neville in frustration.
– The club is rotten, he added moments later.
Watch the entire session below!
– Need new players
Redknapp points out that the Glazar family have spent several billion on investment in the club, but if Erik ten Hag’s words are to be believed after fading yesterday, the players are far from the level the Dutchman wants.
– You’ve said many times that you want new players, but after watching today’s game, maybe they don’t want to come to Manchester United? asked the Sky Sports reporter.
– We need new players, quality players. “We are working on it, and will do everything to convince them to come,” replied the new United manager.
IN HARD WEATHER: The new manager of Manchester United has started the season well. Photo: Pa
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On top of that, he comes with a bit of a jab at his own players.
– In the first 35 minutes, you conceded four goals. That’s not possible. The team must take responsibility. I really feel for the fans, they did everything to support us and we let them down.
After two league rounds, United are in last place in the Premier League. based on Notes This hasn’t happened since 1992, which is 30 years ago.
Some respond
The reaction after yesterday’s shocking result has not been long in coming, and many are wondering how United ended up in the current state of the club and team.
Journalist at United.no, Eivind Holt, is one of them.
– There’s no point in analyzing this. All hope is placed on the ten Hag curve. He had to be a savior. Summer and the start of the season have shown just how bad it can be. The problem was the owners weren’t involved until they called in March and wondered if there would be a Champions League at Old Trafford again, Holt wrote on Twitter.
Lars Tjernås, football expert at Viaplay, is also taking part Twitter after yesterday’s game.
– All credit to Brentford. Roll the dice 6. Manchester United – the lowest level I don’t think is possible. So many questions, so many problems. ten Hags had to find a quick answer before Liverpool arrived.
Tjernås is targeting a big showdown on Monday 22 August, when Liverpool visit Old Trafford.
premier league table
Manchester C. | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | – | 0 | 6 |
Armory | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | – | 2 | 6 |
Brentford | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | – | 2 | 4 |
New Castle | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | – | 0 | 4 |
Leeds | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | – | 3 | 4 |
Brighton | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | – | 1 | 4 |
Tottenham | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | – | 1 | 3 |
Chelsea | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | – | 0 | 3 |
Aston Villa | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | – | 3 | 3 |
Bournemouth | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | – | 4 | 3 |
Fulham | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | – | 2 | 2 |
Liverpool | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | – | 2 | 1 |
Wolverhampton | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | – | 2 | 1 |
Leicester | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | – | 6 | 1 |
Southampton | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | – | 6 | 1 |
Everton | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | – | 3 | 0 |
Crystal Palace | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | 2 | 0 |
Nottingham Forest | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | 2 | 0 |
West Ham | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | 2 | 0 |
Manchester United | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | – | 6 | 0 |
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