Man Utd 3-1 Lens: Very good comeback covers astonishing Andre Onana error
Marcus Rashford, Antony and Casemiro all scored in a second-half burst after the unconvincing Andre Onana was caught napping by a speculative effort from the midway line on his Old Trafford debut.
The temper round Old Trafford was constructive at kick-off, which got here moments after Rasmus Hojlund’s presentation on the pitch after his £72million transfer, but it was punctured by two pricey errors.
Mason Mount someway managed to fluff his strains with the aim gaping following a incredible piece of link-up play between Bruno Fernandes and Alejandro Garnacho, who threatened all through.
After 23 minutes, Lens took the lead. Diogo Dalot gave the ball away by the midway line and Florian Sotoca aimed a chic effort over Onana’s head and into the again of the online to ship the travelling followers wild.
United threatened in response by means of Garnacho and Antony but went in a aim down on the break.
Lens’ lead didn’t final lengthy as what was doubtless Erik ten Hag’s strongest XI have been despatched again out with intent. Rashford made it 1-1 after 48 minutes when despatched by means of with an ideal Antony by means of ball.
The Brazilian capped a blinding counter-attack shortly afterwards, after wonderful work by Rashford and Garnacho.
Rashford had an enormous hand within the third on 58 minutes, nodding Luke Shaw’s free kick onto the top of Casemiro, who inadvertently bounced the ball dwelling for 3-1.
United’s reserves head to Dublin tomorrow for a last pleasant in opposition to Athletic Club.