Manchester United kicked off their Europa League campaign with a disappointing 1-1 draw against FC Twente, where Christian Eriksen was both a standout player and the source of frustration. Eriksen opened the scoring with a brilliant goal in the first half but later made a costly error, allowing Sam Lammers to equalize after dispossessing him. Despite some late chances, including a near miss from Joshua Zirkzee, United could not secure the win. This draw marks a challenging start for United, who are attempting to recover from a lackluster previous season that saw them miss out on European competition. Manager Erik ten Hag's emotional connection to Twente added to the game's intensity, as the team seeks to improve ahead of a match against Porto. The revamped Europa League format allows teams more opportunities to redeem themselves as the competition progresses.