Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes lamented his side making the "same mistakes as we did last season in every away game" following their shock 2-0 defeat to newly promoted Hull to begin the new Premier League campaign.
There was plenty of optimism around United before kick off after Michael Carrick led them to third place in the Premier League last season but they were brought back to earth as first-half goals from Semi Ajayi and ******* el Mendy gave Hull a deserved win on their return to the top-flight.
Fernandes said United need to be 'more aggressive' against Hull (Getty)
"Same mistakes as we did last season, every away game we give too much of the ball to them," Fernandes told TNT Sports. "In the first 20 minutes, the goalkeeper was the one with the most touches. We needed to press more, be more aggressive, and then again we need to work on set-plays and not concede these type of goals. Against these types of teams, they are waiting for that moment."
Fernandes said United knew Hull would be a threat from set-pieces and would be motivated on their Premier League return. "We know in the Premier League these type of grounds are very difficult to play in," he added. "You need to match everything in intensity, aggression and everything. We had that apart from two set pieces. That cost us the game."
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There was plenty of optimism around United before kick off after Michael Carrick led them to third place in the Premier League last season but they were brought back to earth as first-half goals from Semi Ajayi and ******* el Mendy gave Hull a deserved win on their return to the top-flight.
Fernandes said United need to be 'more aggressive' against Hull (Getty)
"Same mistakes as we did last season, every away game we give too much of the ball to them," Fernandes told TNT Sports. "In the first 20 minutes, the goalkeeper was the one with the most touches. We needed to press more, be more aggressive, and then again we need to work on set-plays and not concede these type of goals. Against these types of teams, they are waiting for that moment."
Fernandes said United knew Hull would be a threat from set-pieces and would be motivated on their Premier League return. "We know in the Premier League these type of grounds are very difficult to play in," he added. "You need to match everything in intensity, aggression and everything. We had that apart from two set pieces. That cost us the game."
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