Manchester United legend Gary Neville launched a scathing attack on his former club after their lacklustre performance in Sunday's 1-0 defeat to Arsenal at Old Trafford.
The Sky Sports pundit didn't mince his words, describing United's display as "embarrassing" and questioning the team's direction under manager Erik ten Hag.
Neville's Brutal Assessment
Speaking on The Gary Neville Podcast, the former England defender said: "I've never seen Manchester United as bad as they were in that first half. It was painful to watch."
Neville highlighted several concerning issues:
- Lack of pressing and energy
- No clear tactical identity
- Individual mistakes becoming systemic
- Failure to compete with top teams
Ten Hag Under Pressure
The defeat leaves United eighth in the Premier League table, their worst start to a season in decades. Neville questioned whether Ten Hag has the capability to turn things around.
"When you watch Arsenal, Liverpool or Manchester City, you can see what they're trying to do. With United, there's no identity," Neville added.
Fan Reaction
United supporters have grown increasingly frustrated with the team's performances this season. Many took to social media to express their disappointment after the Arsenal match.
One fan tweeted: "This is rock bottom. We've become a mid-table team with a mid-table mentality."
With crucial matches coming up against Newcastle and Chelsea, the pressure is mounting on Ten Hag to deliver immediate improvements.
