'If you can’t win the game, take the point' - United boss Erik ten Hag laments late goal concession

The winner arrived deep into injury time when Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler saw his decision to throw on three subs at 90 minutes reap dividends – leaving Ten Hag fuming.
'If you can’t win the game, take the point' - United boss Erik ten Hag laments late goal concession

NOT A HAPPY CAMPER: Manchester United Erik ten Hag and Noussair Mazraoui (right). Pic: : Gareth Fuller/PA Wire.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has promised an inquest into his team’s propensity to concede late goals after poor marking and a loss of concentration saw them lose 2-1 at Brighton thanks to a 95th minute header from Joao Pedro.

The Brighton forward was all alone in the penalty area when Simon Adingra was allowed to cross the ball deep into injury time at the Amex; and deny United what would have been a hard-earned point.

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