Manchester United were slated on social media for their first-half tactics that were on show against Manchester City in the Community Shield.
Erik ten Hag's men went into the break with the scoreline 0-0 despite City hitting the post and looking the more dangerous side.
Both teams had starting players missing from the squad due to injuries and some were not fully fit following a busy summer packed with Euro 2024 and Copa America, however, that didn't stop some fans from criticizing their team on social media.
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Man Utd: Long Ball FC
Andre Onana's distribution was the biggest talking point as he continuously lumped the ball forward to seemingly nobody.
In the first half, the Cameroonian goalkeeper tried seven long balls, completing just one to his teammates.
This led to fans online posting about his performance with one user asking why.
@AcademyScoop: "Why is Onana still hoofing it EVERY time?"
@UnitedStandMUFC said: "Another long ball by Onana straight to a city player.. THIS IS NOT WORKING..."
Onana recently addressed the written media in the latter stages of United's preseason tour of the United States. His comments went viral as he said he needs to take 'risks'.
"That’s me. And I think it’s what you’re gonna see this season because I will take a lot of risks. I can tell you in advance already! Be prepared because it’s gonna be this season, trust me! I will enjoy it even more when this season starts."
He added: “Of course, because the best team in the world takes risks. Building from the back, recognise things, situations, when the opponent jumps one against one, or when they press with three or with four, recognise we dominate the pressing if it’s a No.9 or the 11.
"So for me it’s important to recognise those kind of things and make the best decision for the team. I will take a lot of responsibility and I think my back is huge to carry it all, no? I think it’s gonna be nice this season."
