Gary Neville says Manchester United players ‘really let Erik ten Hag down’ in 2-0 loss at Newcastle, admitting they were ‘hit on all ends’ and ‘cannot complain’ about the result
- Manchester United lost 2-0 to Newcastle in the Premier League on Sunday
- Joe Willock and Callum Wilson scored as Newcastle rose above them
- Gary Neville believes United’s players and not the manager are to blame
Gary Neville has criticized the Manchester United players after their 2-0 loss to Newcastle on Sunday, saying they really let Erik ten Hag down with their performance.
Joe Willock and Callum Wilson combined to lead Newcastle firmly into the race for Champions League qualification as they edged past Manchester United into third place.
Speaking after the game, Neville said: ‘Sometimes he changes from one performance to the next, but Erik ten Hag really let him down today and Newcastle have been fantastic.
Look, they have been beaten on all ends. 21 shots Manchester United only scored one of their six. 41 touches in the rival area [for Newcastle] you have no complaints if you are a man united fan today you are well beaten today.
‘Since the two centre-backs left, it’s been a disaster, I have to say I didn’t like it to be honest with you.
“I thought I was going to take this to 1-1 or 2-0, but I never see a centre-back working, very rarely does.” See where Shaw is now, he has to go play center back, now he might as well have a proper one there.
‘Newcastle’s defense has been better. Their three forwards have been better and their midfield have been better. Well done to Eddie Howe for making those positive substitutions.
He was going to do all three, he knew he had to go to win the game and he had Manchester United where he wanted them. It would have been disingenuous on their part to think that we would get a point here against Manchester United and move on to the next game. He had to be brave and he really was.
“I also think Eddie Howe will have looked at Man United’s away record against the big teams, which has been a real problem. It’s been a real weakness today and there’s some beating on that as well.