Ten Hag says lack of goals Manchester United's biggest problem

London: Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has highlighted a lack of goals as the major factor behind the English giants faltering start to the s...

London: Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has highlighted a lack of goals as the major factor behind the English giants' faltering start to the season.

There was fresh frustration for the Dutchman, now in his third campaign at Old Trafford, when United were held to a 1-1 draw at home to lowly-ranked FC Twente in their Europa League opener.

That result followed an uninspiring goalless stalemate at Crystal Palace in the Premier League last weekend.

United made an encouraging start against Twente, Ten Hag's former club, when Christian Eriksen put them ahead with a powerful first-half strike before Sam Lammers equalised for Twente in the 68th minute after Eriksen was caught in possession.

Ten Hag's current side had 18 attempts on goal against Twente, having failed to score with 15 shots at Selhurst Park, and Ten Hag is now looking for United to rediscover their ruthless streak against Tottenham at Old Trafford on Sunday.