Pundit Ally McCoist has slammed Manchester United gamers’ perspective after their 1-0 defeat towards Newcastle United within the Premier League on Saturday, December 2.
The Crimson Devils put up one other poor show at St. James’ Park and had been arguably lucky to lose simply 1-0. Newcastle had 59% possession and 22 makes an attempt on purpose as in comparison with Manchester United’s eight. With the loss, United dropped to seventh within the desk and will drop to eighth after the gameweek ends.
Their poor begin to the season has introduced immense criticism and strain on Ten Hag. Nonetheless, pundit Jermaine Jenas slammed the gamers’ perspective and dedication on TNT Sports activities. Agreeing with him, McCoist added (through Eurosport):
“You stated one thing there [Jermaine], ‘Are they playing for him [Ten Hag]?’ I actually dislike that as a result of it’s received nothing to do with the supervisor.
“When you go out and go over that white line, you’re playing for yourself and you’re playing for the 5,000 supporters that have travelled. It’s nothing to do with the manager.”
When requested if the Manchester United gamers have let themselves down this season, McCoist stated:
“In fact they’re, 100 per cent. By no means thoughts not letting the supervisor down or not finishing up the supervisor’s directions, you’ve received to have a look at your self initially.”
He added:
“I performed for plenty of managers and coaches I didn’t get on notably very effectively with they usually make selections you don’t agree with, however whenever you exit on that pitch you symbolize your self, you symbolize your loved ones, and also you symbolize the travelling help and the tens of millions of supporters all over the world.
“That’s who you play for. You’ve got to represent them and do it in a manner that you didn’t see tonight.”
The Crimson Devils will subsequent host Chelsea within the Premier League on Wednesday, December 6.
Manchester United’s struggles proceed after Newcastle defeat
Erik ten Hag’s facet had a poor begin to the season however seemed to be discovering ends in the Premier League. They gained 5 of their final six league video games earlier than going through Newcastle, with their solely defeat being towards Manchester City.
Nonetheless, Manchester United had been the second-best facet towards the Magpies at St. James’ Park for almost all of the sport. The hosts had loads of probabilities to attain within the first half however did not capitalise on them because it remained goalless at halftime.
Newcastle began the second half with the identical depth as the primary half and eventually received their reward within the fifty fifth minute. A low cross from Kieran Trippier was transformed in by Anthony Gordon, who scored in his fourth consecutive residence sport.
Manchester United put some strain late within the second half however a purpose from Harry Maguire was chalked off for offside. Newcastle held on to leap to fifth place within the desk.
