Man Utd Lose to Burnley in Closed-Doors Match as Pressure Mounts on Erik Ten Hag

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Manchester United lost 3-0 in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Burnley on Wednesday, it has been claimed.

As per United Plug, a prominent United page on Twitter (X), Erik ten Hag’s men lost the game having fielded a team that included several of United’s fringe players.

Indeed, Jonny Evans, Hannibal Mejbri, Álvaro Fernández, Scott McTominay, Anthony Martial, Donny Van de Beek and Facundo Pellistri reportedly all started the game.

The alleged friendly defeat comes in the wake of two lacklustre displays in United’s opening Premier League fixtures.

In the a 2-0 loss to Tottenham on Saturday, United’s midfield was overrun, their defence was exposed and forward line was toothless for the second game in succession.

Indeed, while Ten Hag remained positive after United’s weekend defeat to Ange Postecoglou’s side, pressure will begin to mount on the Dutchman should the club fail to improve on their opening two performances.

United also claimed an unconvincing win over Wolves in the opening round of the season, a game where, once again, Casemiro looked overwhelmed in the middle of the park.

Nevertheless After the defeat to Tottenham Ten Hag said via Sky Sports: “I liked it first half, it was a very good performance of Manchester United except we have to score. We created good chances.

“We had a really good press on the ball, we had good switches, many chances to score and we deserved a penalty. I don’t know why it’s not a penalty. He changes the direction of the ball, the hand is right above. But it’s OK, you have to accept it.”

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