Jamie Redknapp slams two Erik ten Hag decisions as Man Utd shocked by Brentford

Jamie Redknapp says 'someone has to take responsibility' for Manchester United's first-half loss to Brentford on Saturday. The former Liverpool and England midfielder also criticized two of Erik ten Hag's decisions as the Dutchman endured a nightmarish start to the game in west London, watching from the sidelines as the team conceded four goals in quick succession.

United's nightmarish afternoon was over in less than 10 minutes when Josh Dasilva's shot from the edge of the box slipped past David De Gea and into the net. A tame attempt to pass out from behind was then launched by Brentford with Christian Eriksen at fault as Mathias Jensen doubled the home side's lead.

Red Devils new boy Lisandro Martinez was then overpowered from a corner as Ben Mee topped him at the far post to head home. The goal will have hurt the former Ajax star and his boss, after he was criticized for splashing a 5ft 9in centre-back who many believe will not be able to cope with the physical demands of the Premier League.

A sweeping move from Brentford saw Bryan Mbeumo slip home a fourth within 35 minutes, stunning away United fans into silence and sparking an onslaught of criticism at the interval. Redknapp was keen to draw attention to two of Ten Hag's decisions regarding Martinez and Eriksen.

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"I don't think I've seen 45 minutes like this in the Premier League," he told Sky Sports. "Brentford won every second ball, every challenge and they were too strong for Man Utd. Martinez shouldn't score [Ivan] Toney. Someone has to take responsibility.

"I can't believe what I'm watching from this Man Utd team. They just look like a team that got the badge and then got sent off. Martinez, not strong enough as a centre-back and victim intimidation. Eriksen is not a defensive midfielder. Those are two decisions the coach made."

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Ten Hag has admitted he has a 'hell of a job' on his hands after losing his dugout debut to Brighton at Old Trafford last weekend. A first-half Pascal Gross brace caught the home crowd off guard and an Alexis Mac Allister own goal after the break was not enough to prevent the Seagulls' first-ever victory on United's turf.

The Dutchman is also going through a difficult period behind the scenes with key positions to be filled in midfield and in attack. A never-ending pursuit of Frenkie de Jong may yet fail due to the player's apparent desire to stay at Barcelona and a lack of attacking transfer options has seen United turn to unwelcome Marko Arnautovic and Alvaro Morata by fans.

There are also issues to be resolved in the cases of Cristiano Ronaldo and Marcus Rashford. The former asked to leave Old Trafford last month and tense talks at Carrington apparently failed to change his mind.

The latter is the subject of serious arrests...