Two goals in the first seven minutes, Manchester United enjoyed the dream start against Luton.
After a perfect start away at Luton, Manchester United looked set for a straightforward win. Could this have even been the first game under Erik ten Hag where the team beat an opponent by more than three clear goals?
No. Not this Manchester United side. Even with a two-goal lead, the team contrived to do things the hard way.
Rasmus Hojlund‘s early brace ended up being enough for Manchester United to win 2-1.
Paul Scholes verdict
Manchester United legend Paul Scholes was as frustrated as every Manchester United fan watching this erratic performance play out.
Even taking into account that Luton were very good and have caused other teams problems, Scholes focused on Manchester United’s shortcomings, which were glaring during the latter 80 minutes of the game.
Scholes wrote on Instagram: “Weird team Utd…. Reckon they could be the only team that could win 5 nil and get hammered!!”.
His comments alluded to ongoing criticism of United’s playing style, that even when the team win games, they seem like the second best team on the pitch.
Manchester United get away with it
Manchester United left Kenilworth Road with three points, but Luton will feel they should have got something from the game.
Alejandro Garnacho and Bruno Fernandes missed second half chances, while Rasmus Hojlund should have completed his hat-trick.
Luton hit the bar in injury time too, and Manchester United will feel relieved to head back up north with all three points.
The victory means United are now just five points off the Champions League places, closing in on fourth placed Aston Villa. It’s good have a winning habit, even if the performances aren’t there.
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