'I am not Harry Potter': Erik ten Hag highlights errors and Ugarte injury as crucial factors in Man Utd defeat

Manchester United suffered a disappointing defeat in the Premier League as they were soundly beaten 3-0 by rivals Liverpool at Old Trafford this past Sunday (Sep 2). Coming off a last-minute loss to Brighton the previous week, United could not find a way past Arne Slot's team who continued their flawless start to the season. Following the match, manager Erik ten Hag acknowledged the reasons for the loss and downplayed any expectations of performing miracles like Harry Potter when it came to addressing the fitness concerns of recent signing Manuel Ugarte.

"It will take time. It is not like I am Harry Potter,” Ten Hag said while speaking to . "We made mistakes and they were very clinical in finishing, they did very well. All three goals are mistakes from us - individual errors. Maybe about the last one, you can debate, 'where is our double six?' but all the others, Liverpool did brilliant. Arne took over, the turnover and the way they finished was so good.”

"Don't argue this [that the game was level apart from the goals]. It's clear Liverpool deserved it. We have to be humble, take this and improve our game."

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United had a poor day at the office having conceded first-half goals through Luis Diaz with the Colombian carrying the Casemiro in his back pocket. The Brazilian was at fault for the opening goal while another mistake saw the lead doubled before the break. Things went from bad to worse for United after Mohamed Salah netted his 10th goal at Old Trafford in all competitions. This was also the seventh consecutive time he had scored at the iconic venue.

United will take on Southampton after the international break as they look to bounce back at St Mary's Stadium. The Saints are winless in all their three matches and will be an easy opponent for the Red Devils to get their mojo back.