Manchester United supervisor Erik ten Hag blamed the referees after his crew’s 3-1 Premier League defeat to Arsenal on the Emirates on Sunday (September 3).
United took the lead by means of Marcus Rashford within the twenty seventh minute, solely to see Martin Odegaard restore parity inside 35 seconds. Kai Havertz then had a penalty name overturned within the second half for the Gunners.
Nevertheless, it appeared like Ten Hag’s facet would run away with all three factors after Alejandro Garnacho had netted late within the second half. The teen’s effort, although, was dominated out for offside.
Declan Rice and Gabriel Jesus then struck late on in harm time to compound United’s distress. A livid Ten Hag mentioned (by way of UtdPlug) that Garnacho was not offside and that there ought to have been a penalty for a foul on Rasmus Hojlund:
“It’s not offside. Unsuitable angle. Penalty on Hojlund. Foul on Evans.”
Manchester United have six factors in 4 video games and are eleventh within the standings. Arsenal, in the meantime, have 10 factors from 4 video games and are two factors off leaders Manchester Metropolis.
What Manchester United supervisor Erik ten Hag mentioned after Arsenal defeat
Manchester United’s defeat in opposition to Arsenal was a troublesome capsule to swallow for the Pink Devils, because it wasn’t a good reflection of how the sport panned out. Erik ten Hag, although, has his spirits excessive as he analysed his crew’s efficiency.
Ten Hag appreciated his crew’s defending and likewise spoke about Rasmus Hojlund’s debut cameo on the Emirates (by way of Categorical):
“It was a step ahead, and I used to be pleased with the efficiency, completely. We’re extra compact, good at defending, excessive and low blocks – everybody was concerned. On the ball we have been calm.”
He added:
“I additionally see room for enchancment. We missed some passes ahead, and we might have damage them extra.
“I feel Hojlund performed superb, but additionally Anthony Martial – an excellent efficiency. I used to be more than happy, however I believed Hojlund had an excellent affect on the sport.”
United return to motion on September 16, following the worldwide break, in opposition to Brighton & Hove Albion at Outdated Trafford.