Manchester United were beaten 3-0 by Burnley in a behind-closed-doors friendly at their Carrington training complex on Wednesday.
Erik ten Hag is making a habit of using the current break between Premier League fixtures to get match minutes into his players after United used last week to play Everton in a similar outing.
Jacob Bruun Larsen, Jay Rodriguez and Zeki Amdouni scored for the Clarets as Vincent Kompany's men picked up some much-needed minutes ahead of their clash with Aston Villa on Sunday.
Burnley did not play last weekend as their clash with Luton was postponed due to construction work at Kenilworth Road.
Some of United's first-team who were either nursing injuries during pre-season or didn't get as many minutes as they would have wanted have been at the forefront of attention during friendly clashes.
Amongst the starters in Wednesday's heavy behind-closed-doors loss were Jonny Evans, Donny van de Beek, Anthony Martial, Scott McTominay and Facundo Pellistri.
Northern Irishman Evans is still waiting to have his future resolved after signing a short-term deal with United during pre-season and the club in talks over a permanent contract.
Van de Beek is one of the players that will want to use these opportunities to maximise his chances of getting more minutes in Ten Hag's set-up after a turbulent time to date at Old Trafford.
The Dutchman moved to Manchester in a £40m deal three years ago but has struggled with injuries and was also forced to endure a period on-loan at Everton.
Martial, meanwhile, made his first appearance in 79 days in last week's friendly win over Everton and against Burnley and came off the bench against Spurs at the weekend.
The Frenchman looked to be lacking match sharpness in London and started against Burnley at United's training ground.
21-year-old Facundo Pellistri - who is wanted by Nottingham Forest - started upfront in a three-pronged attack alongside Martial.
There were also outings for academy products Hannibal Mejbri, Dan Gore and 20-year-old Alvaro Fernandez.
Fernandez is wanted by LaLiga strugglers Granada in a bid to improve their early-season difficulties after suffering consecutive losses and at the bottom of the Spanish top-flight.
Under 23 captain Teden Mengi was also involved alongside fellow academy colleagues Marc Jurado and Omari Forson.
However, new £72m star striker Rasmus Hojlund wasn't involved but could possibly be fit to make his debut in Saturday's Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest.
United are attempting to bounce back from a difficult defeat against Tottenham last time out that saw them labelled as 'soft' by former captain Roy Keane.
Joshua_Man_United
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Per the squad ETH used means he was trying to test his new style of play but the results was very bad. I know ETH is good coach and he’ll come up with better tactics
gm11
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imagine ten hag plays man city at the Carling cup final....he would have lost it. ..do you know how many times ole played man city at Carling and also FA cup, played Villarreal in Europa cup final... in how many seasons.. Ole need support. Which player did Ole bought that was not good because ten hag came and condemned harry m...
Ten hag is put up against the best ever city team, ole wasn't 🤣, ten hag bet all the top teams last season not all the teams in the prem can say that, especially ole, they both failed in the Europa league cause of De gea and Maguire hense why ten hag is the only one with balls to drop maguire get rid of De gea and Ronaldo 🤣. He only sticks up for Maguire cause he feels sorry for him but atleast he keeps him on the bench not start the fella like ole who knew he was bad but constantly started him and the same things happened over and over. Ole brought in Maguire who has been terrible since we got him, Sancho hasn't been great since he's came, Alex telles was terrible, donny was brutal, daniel james was very bad, Cavani was decent nothing special, Ronaldo wasn't the same player coming back, Varane has been good give him that, same with AWB but other that the other signings done nothing.
oladipooluwasayo
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What did he win? Nothing so technically speaking erik ten hag is better. And everyone he signed has been good. Ole signing not close to good 😂.
imagine ten hag plays man city at the Carling cup final....he would have lost it. ..do you know how many times ole played man city at Carling and also FA cup, played Villarreal in Europa cup final... in how many seasons.. Ole need support. Which player did Ole bought that was not good because ten hag came and condemned harry m...
Chocobo
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still play counter attack for a while
SteveSam707
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We are literally not good lets be realistic with ourselves, bring only Onana and Rasmus wont do a thing... Mount is just another version of Fred, cos i dont why we got rid of Fred and got Mount?? Cis Fred is more better than so called Mount.... Now Rasmus is about to be unleashed fans will be expecting him to score in every game and to do the miracle! all pressure on the poor boy, yet the team itself need balancing, before the so call UK medias kill the boy... Kobbie is injured, Mount is floor in that team exposing Casamiro in that midfield Bruno cant operate effectively, start Pellestri at the right wing,Antony is just a junkie in that position he needs a competitor to get back to his form. Bring Amarabat to help Casamiro, drop Rashford back to left wing and finally get rid of Martial and Maguire, get Todibo and bring another striker on loan... We are good to go for the season..
bicdknotz
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Pranay41910
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Well we done better without greenwood than with him 😂, not like he's that good he's no foden.
I also wish United to be at top. we have rather good player than Greenwood. but injustice with Greenwood hurt
gm11
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Ole was better than 10 🫂 u gerit ☺️😂
What did he win? Nothing so technically speaking erik ten hag is better. And everyone he signed has been good. Ole signing not close to good 😂.
gm11
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😹😹😹😹 Ten hag humiliated lagend Ronaldo to prove his power but karma know ur door
Yet we done better without Ronaldo than with him 😭😂
gm11
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good news, United needs more defeat in future too so that they goesto bottom half at the end of the season. that would be a huge tribute to Greenwood after listening women. I hope old Trafford will be empty after Greenwood leaving
Well we done better without greenwood than with him 😂, not like he's that good he's no foden.
Pranay41910
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good news, United needs more defeat in future too so that they goesto bottom half at the end of the season. that would be a huge tribute to Greenwood after listening women. I hope old Trafford will be empty after Greenwood leaving
Nodcknpt
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we can not depend on this team so we have to buy some player to back up the team with players like Amrabat for the centre and pava for the back and Harry and Eriksen can go than we can also buy Onana from Everton United need to do something very fast thank you
Tilapia_1122
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🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Man United fan's will suffer from depression this season.
Same to you ... Ode
KahunaLII
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🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Man United fan's will suffer from depression this season.
ManUnited-Red
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Even if it’s a friendly, we should do better!
Hozcdtuyz
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I am a Manchester United fan but to say my mind this man u is going no where with the game style ten hag is forcing them into
AnotherKenyan
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Everyone blaming the coach instead of management it sucks how all of you think ManUtd falls bcoz of coaches we had the best coaches in Mou, Van gal and many more why aren't blaming the Glazers for the damage and debts they've caused in the club limiting our transfer window spending, slowing or rushing to buy players is not the work of the coach his work is to identify the players he need the rest is for the management. He identified Min Jae, Disassi and now Amrabat but the Glazers doesn't work with the coach. we don't have quality in our squad to be sincere we can't depend on Garnacho, Antony, Sancho, Martial and mount to win a worth trophy though in Ten Hag I trust. our squad can't be compared to Brighton or even Newcastle. Hello EPL we're just here to participate 💔💔💔 🥴🥴
Mapabeimru
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ETH must apologise to the goat of football (CR7) or his days 'll be numbered
Ronaldo don’t need his apology, Ronaldo is a Hugh force in football and the world. He said what he’s had to say and moved on to extending the football world. The Hag will be eventually forgotten. Ronaldo never will be.
Mapabeimru
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He was right about that tho
Messi doesn’t and won’t like you, you’re not his people. Ronaldo has no problem with anyone and he’s definitely not racist.
Mapabeimru
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The Hag should run along and let’s get a good coach for united. Players egos are more important than the coach. The coach doesn’t play the game but when they win it’s because of the Hag as he feeds his ego. 🤪
Mapabeimru
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How long has Martial and Rashford been on this team, up and down players without success no matter who the coach and they’ve an egotistical coach now 😂😂😂
Vupbeilruy
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we will bounce back united 4life⚽⚽⚽⚽
Mapabeimru
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I don’t think this man is good enough
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He’s just an evil guy look how he treats some of his players. It’s always about him and his ego, no one else matters. One day the people will wake up.
ArsenalforeverRed
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😹😹😹😹 Ten hag humiliated lagend Ronaldo to prove his power but karma know ur door
licbdnstz
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Ole was better than 10 🫂 u gerit ☺️😂
Tunbdlmuy
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just a training spin no problem
Your an uninformed person . Can’t be a United fan
mexico420
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this dude put CR7 in a uncomfortable situation claiming it because of his game style Manchester united couldn't play properly kmt he is not a good manager he is as ordinary as a local school coach
He was right about that tho
mexico420
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Manson Greenwood good luck without Manson I'm not longer a Manchester United fan from today
Fake fan
Teebless
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I don’t think this man is good enough
Jaaacmnost
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Close door or open door this man united is not good at all
9c one I will add it to my drill
Abdallah_Sadiq
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The problem is Maguire plays the game
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i love this pic
Beminru
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Manson Greenwood good luck without Manson I'm not longer a Manchester United fan from today
Man U doesn’t need you! You obviously aren’t a real fan!
maceMwangoSingogo
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No CR7 or lord mag 5 to blame.
BraAnointed12
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United has been beaten here and there. This is just the beginning
Nuuknpsuz
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dont blame anybody blame ten hag it's his fault our midfield is not good enough we need Amrabat an amoudo Onana then greenwood to be back if not you'll always lose
clap for your self coach😂😂😂😂
M_Subsay
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The problem is Maguire plays the game
zozaekmos
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just a training spin no problem
AbiolaEmmanuel23
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I hope Maguire didn't play if he did he was the one at fault [Crylaugh]
AbiolaEmmanuel23
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I believe man united will rise again only if they get smashed by Liverpool or Arsenal
wucaclopz
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this was a close door 🚪 if it was open door is will be 6-0
Olowok2
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Close door or open door this man united is not good at all
hadadikpt
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may be the team is too big for Ten hag
Duhbisyz
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dont blame anybody blame ten hag it's his fault our midfield is not good enough we need Amrabat an amoudo Onana then greenwood to be back if not you'll always lose
Toyemnpstu
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Those three have never been ManU stars , on the way out
Wudbckmntz
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this dude put CR7 in a uncomfortable situation claiming it because of his game style Manchester united couldn't play properly kmt he is not a good manager he is as ordinary as a local school coach
are you in pain then go to the hospital
Takaelpuz
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Whether close or open doors the treatment of Greenwood will push ManU out of the top ten
Vezbikmst
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If it was behind closed doors... how did you glimpse at the results
reggy105
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Burnley manager still have something against Manchester united... #thatsPainful
raynardblake
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this dude put CR7 in a uncomfortable situation claiming it because of his game style Manchester united couldn't play properly kmt he is not a good manager he is as ordinary as a local school coach
huylopsu
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anti kale