The mammoth challenge that awaits Erik ten Hag at Manchester United has been laid bare by a shocking defensive statistic.
The Dutchman was confirmed as the club's new manager on Thursday after signing a £9million a year until June 2025.
He will be tasked with revolutionising a side that Gary Neville described as 'the worst United team in 42 years' after their 4-0 defeat to Liverpool this week.
Most errors by outfield players leading to an opposition shot in the Premier League since the start of 2020/21
Harry Maguire (Man United) - 7
Nemanja Matic (Man United) - 7
Gabriel (Arsenal) - 6
Davinson Sanchez (Tottenham) - 5
Adam Webster (Brighton) - 5
Luke Ayling (Leeds) - 5
Tyrone Mings (Aston Villa) - 5
James Tarkowski (Burnley) - 5
Luke Shaw (Man United) - 4
Aaron Wan-Bissaka (Man United) - 4
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One of ten Hag's main priorities will surely be tightening up the Red Devils' leaky defence, as they have shipped 48 goals in the Premier League this season - more than 18th-placed Burnley.