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Erik ten Hag's task laid bare as stat shows Man United players are the WORST for defensive errors

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.

Harry Maguire has made seven errors leading to opposition shots since the start of last season
Nemanja Matic is out of contract this summer and is widely expected to leave Old Trafford

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.