Man United news RECAP: Erik ten Hag's side are slammed by European papers following their defeat in opening Champions League match

The most troubling thing for Manchester United is the similarity in the mistakes being made.

Andre Onana allowed Leroy Sane's fairly powerless shot to squirm past him and it might well have been David de Gea against Brentford or West Ham last season.

United spent £47million on Onana at Erik ten Hag's behest because they felt De Gea was making too many high-profile errors, which were outweighing his shot stopping abilities.

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Is Andre Onana really an upgrade on De Gea at Man United?

After conceding 14 goals in his first six United appearances, the spotlight is already burning on Onana in an uncomfortable way.

Former Ireland international Jonathan Walters has slammed Scott McTominay's 'embarrassing' tracking back in Manchester United's 4-3 Champions League groip stage defeat against Bayern Munich on Wednesday.

Furious club supporters have already blasted the Scotland international for showing a 'disgusting' lack of desire to win the ball back just 10 minutes after coming on at the Allianz Arena.

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'Embarrassing' Scott McTominay is mocked by Jonathan Walters

Former Premier League midfielder Jonathan Walters has blasted Manchester United star Scott McTominay for his lacklustre effort to track back against Bayern Munich on Wednesday.

Jason McAteer has slammed Manchester United after their poor start to the season and insisted the club has 'lost their identity'.

United were well-beaten 4-3 by Bayern Munich on Wednesday night despite the close scoreline and the defeat means Erik ten Hag's side have now lost four of their first six games in 2023-24, including three in a row.

Their poor performances have been coupled with off-field problems at the club which means wingers Antony and Jadon Sancho are not currently available to Ten Hag.

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Jason McAteer insists Man United have LOST their identity

Their poor performances have been coupled with off-field problems at the club which means wingers Antony and Jadon Sancho are not currently available to Ten Hag.

It's 20 years since Martin Keown and Ruud van Nistelrooy locked horns. Old Trafford, September 21, 2003.

Keown was fined £20,000 for his part in the riotous eruption that followed a disputed red card for Patrick Vieira. Arsenal were angry and believed Van Nistelrooy had conned the referee with his reaction.

It was the escalation of years of intense rivalry between the two best teams in the country and, after Van Nistelrooy missed a late penalty in the 0-0 draw, Keown's taunting celebration earned him a reputation and created one of the Premier League's iconic images.

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EXC: Keown reveals all on iconic Battle of Old Trafford 20 years on

EXCLUSIVE: It's 20 years since Martin Keown and Ruud van Nistelrooy locked horns. Old Trafford, September 21, 2003. It was the escalation of years of rivalry.

Harry Kane has claimed he's ready to live up to the 'big expectations' at Bayern Munich following their 4-3 win over Manchester United.

The England captain scored the third goal for Bayern as they strolled to victory in their Champions League group stage opener on Wednesday night.

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Kane admits he's 'excited for what's to come' at Bayern after win

The England captain scored the third goal for Bayern as they strolled to victory in their Champions League group stage opener on Wednesday night.

Former England defender Stuart Pearce has slammed Marcus Rashford for his performance in Manchester United's 4-3 defeat to Bayern Munich.

Erik ten Hag's side came out second best in their seven-goal thriller on Wednesday night, as the hosts took all three points from their Champions League opener.

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Rashford blasted for tracking back 'like he has a fridge on his back'

Erik ten Hag 's side came out second best in their seven-goal thriller on Wednesday night, as the hosts took all three points from their Champions League Group A opener.

Owen Hargreaves was left stunned as Man United Andre Onana gifted Bayern Munich the opening goal in their Champions League group stage match.

The Man United goalkeeper allowed Leroy Sane's weak effort to slip through his grasp in the first half of their tie at the Allianz Arena.

Onana's mistake was compounded by Man United conceding again before half-time. United eventually fell to a 4-3 defeat after twice fighting back towards the end of a thrilling contest.

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Owen Hargreaves stunned by Andre Onana's howler against Bayern

Owen Hargreaves was left stunned as Man United Andre Onana gifted Bayern Munich the opening goal in their Champions League group stage match.

Paul Scholes has issued a damning indictment of Manchester United under Erik ten Hag, claiming they 'collapse when things go wrong' after they were beaten 4-3 by Bayern Munich.

United went 2-0 down at the Allianz Arena after Andre Onana's howler gifted Leroy Sane the opener in the 28th minute before Serge Gnabry doubled the host's advantage four minutes later.

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Scholes claims Man United have a 'soft underbelly' after Bayern loss

Scholes stressed that while Man United had done well to score three times against the German champions, he believed Bayern Munich had been capable of scoring more on the night.

Andre Onana held up his hands to the horrific blunder that set Manchester United on course for defeat in a seven-goal spectacular at the Allianz Arena.

United were on top against Bayern Munich when Onana allowed an effort from Manchester City winger Leroy Sane to slip through his grasp.

United’s new £47.2million goalkeeper has now leaked 14 goals in six games since replacing David de Gea, and admitted that it’s not good enough.

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Andre Onana says his 'let team down' with howler in Bayern defeat

Andre Onana held up his hands to the horrific blunder that set Manchester United on course for defeat in a seven-goal spectacular at the Allianz Arena.

The ball from his penalty kick nestled in the bottom corner of the Manchester United net and Harry Kane wheeled away to his left to celebrate in front of his legions of new fans.

High above, on the top tier of the Allianz Arena, the United supporters looked down on the prize that had slipped through their grasp again.

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Kane made it obvious United are crying out for a player of his quality

CHIEF SPORTS WRITER IN MUNICH: Erik ten Hag insisted he did not regret not signing Kane. Really? The reality is that he had to say that, but it was obvious United are crying out for a player of his quality.

Furious Manchester United fans have blasted Scott McTominay for showing a 'disgusting' lack of desire to win the ball back just 10 minutes after coming on in his side's 4-3 defeat by Bayern Munich on Wednesday.

With United trailing 3-1 and changes needed, Erik ten Hag decided to sub on McTominay in the 69th minute in the place of Christian Eriksen.

However, just 10 minutes into his cameo, the Scotland international loses the ball on the edge of Bayern's area before showing no will or urgency to win the ball back.

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McTominay blasted for showing 'no desire' in Man United's 4-3 defeat

Damning footage of the incident sent United fans into a fury, as they labelled the midfielder's lack of desire as 'disgusting' as he casually jogged back to defend while Bayern counter-attacked.

Munich is etched into the very soul of Manchester United. Through tragedy, of course, but also through this club’s instinctive ability to fight back in the face of adversity.

In that sense, Erik ten Hag’s players did their club proud on a quite bewildering and, at times, bonkers night at the Allianz Arena.

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Bayern Munich 4-3 Man United: Germans seal win in seven-goal thriller

CHRIS WHEELER AT THE ALLIANZ ARENA: Just how bad can this get? United's pitiful start to the season reads four defeats in their opening six games.