'It is not like I’m Harry Potter' - Ten Hag insists United will improve after humbling to Liverpool

DOUBLE DUTCH: Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag applauds the fans after defeat to his compatriot Arne Slot and Liverpool. Pic: Nick Potts/PA Wire.
For all that we remain in the foothills of this new season Old Trafford yesterday was always likely to provide the clearest indicator yet of the size of the task facing Erik ten Hag and Arne Slot as they seek to return two giants to the top of the English game.