Brighton paint a stark picture for Ten Hag

A shocking Man Utd season is spluttering to an embarrassing end

Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after his side concedes a third goal during the Premier League match at the AMEX Stadium. Picture: Gareth Fuller/PA

IF Erik ten Hag was under any illusion about the scale of the task confronting him when he moves into his new office at Manchester United’s Carrington training ground this summer, a viewing of Saturday’s horror show at the Amex Stadium will tell the manager-in-waiting all he needs to know.

The reaction of Ralf Rangnick, the interim manager, was one of despair as he attempted to explain his side’s failings, in what he described as a “humiliating” defeat. Tellingly, Bruno Fernandes acknowledged the performance lacked desire.