The English Premier League match between Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford once again raises the question of what the true face of Manchester United under Erik ten Hag really is. Despite playing at home, they struggled to produce any shots in the first half, while allowing the visitors to freely аttаck their goal.

However, after Bruno Fernandes scored a goal from an opportunity handed to them by Liverpool, they fought back and took the lead. In fact, if it weren’t for Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s unfortunate own goal at the end of the match, Manchester United might have held onto all three points.

It feels like Manchester United intentionally display weakness before rising up and defeating their opponents. Surprisingly, Liverpool has become a victim of this deception for the second time in three weeks. They were eliminated from the FA Cup by Manchester United earlier, and now a 2-2 draw has cost them their position at the top of the Premier League table.

Football can be strange at times. Manchester United’s equalizer perfectly represents this: Bruno Fernandes, from a distance of 45 meters, scored with the team’s first shot, just five minutes into the second half. Prior to that, Liverpool had 17 chances but only managed to score one goal.

Manchester United’s chaotic style of play is not sustainable – Bóng ĐáLiverpool seems to strugglе against Manchester United’s unconventional tactics.Ten Hag said after the draw with Brentford last week that he doesn’t care how many shots his team concedes as long as they achieve good results. This might be a reasonable approach considering Liverpool’s case. In their three encounters this season, the Reds have had 87 shots but failed to win against Manchester United.

It is illogical yet highly possible that top players are not accustomed to easy matches. Modern football glorifies constant pressure, but what happens when you allow top stars to feel comfortable? It might make them uncomfortable and overthink.

It’s not just Liverpool finding it difficult to cope with Erik ten Hag’s open and naive style of play. In the last 14 matches, Manchester United has faced 308 shots, an average of 22 shots per game, but they have only lost three of those matches. A general statistic in football is that every nine shots can be translated into one goal, meaning Ten Hag’s team should have conceded nearly 2.5 goals per game in those 14 matches, but in reality, they have only conceded an average of 1.71 goals per game.

Manchester United still possesses top talents who not only prevent opponents from scoring but also deliver unexpecteԀ counterattacks. With Kobbie Mainoo, Alejandro Garnacho, and Rasmus Hojlund, there is optimism for Manchester United.

However, in reality, the lack of cohesion, defensive vulnerabilities, and a sense of cоnfusiоn in Ten Hag’s second season are aspects that fans cannot be satisfied with. They cannot solely rely on the club’s luck or the opponents’ misfortune.

Similar to the match in December last year, where Liverpool had 34 attempts on goal but ended up with a goalless draw, the latest encounter was no different. Jurgen Klopp’s players should have finished the game in the first half due to their dominance in ball possession and scoring opportunities.

If Liverpool fails to win the league this season, they will have to blame themselves for their lack of accuracy at crucial moments. Even small mistakes can have significant consequences in a three-horse race like the current one.