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Man United lose 2-1 to Brighton in Ten Hag's 1st EPL game

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Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo walks on the field at the end of the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Brighton at Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England, Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022. Brighton won 2-1. (AP)

New manager, same old problems for Manchester United.

United slumped to a 2-1 loss against Brighton at Old Trafford on Sunday in Erik ten Hag's first Premier League game in charge, dispelling any notion that the Dutch coach could provide an instant fix to the many issues that plagued the team last season.

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