Manchester United Draws 1-1 with FC Twente

Manchester United's Europa League campaign kicked off with a disappointing 1-1 draw against FC Twente at Old Trafford, where Christian Eriksen scored first but later made a costly error that led to Twente's equalizer by Sam Lammers. Eriksen expressed disappointment, noting that the Twente players appeared to have more desire to win, a sentiment echoed by manager Erik ten Hag, who criticized his team's complacency in the second half. Despite a lively first half, United struggled to convert their chances, managing only one goal from 18 attempts. The match marked a continuation of United's struggles in European competitions, having won just one of their last nine matches in this context. Ten Hag emphasized the need for greater consistency and a killer instinct in front of goal, as the team has only secured three wins in their opening eight games this season. The draw leaves United outside the top eight in the new league format of the Europa League.