Paul Scholes agreeing with Roy Keane's Manchester United belief shows the work Erik ten Hag must do
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA third consecutive defeat for Manchester United came at Bayern Munich on Wednesday and Paul Scholes' claim that they are nothing more than a cup team should concern supporters.
Despite the 4-3 scoreline suggesting a close game, United were well beaten in their opening Champions League group stage game at the Allianz Arena.
Erik ten Hag's side started well but conceded twice in four minutes, Andre Onana allowing a weak Leroy Sane shot in before Serge Gnabry double the home side's lead shortly after.
Rasmus Hojlund pulled one back after half-time but a penalty allowed Harry Kane to renew a two-goal lead minutes later. Casemiro scored twice in a chaotic final few minutes, however they came either side of Mathys Tel's clinical effort. RATINGS: Onana and Fernandes poor in defeat vs Bayern Munich ALSO READ: What Scholes expected from United in summer transfer window that they didn't do "They have had spells in every game they have lost this season where they have done okay, but that is not good enough," Scholes told TNT Sports after the defeat. "There is a softness and weakness there and once they concede one, you need to say come on, the next five minutes let’s stay in the game and before you know it, they score another goal. "I think this is almost going to be an identical season to last year - they are a cup team.
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