Twente players celebrate after the Europa League opening phase soccer match between Manchester United and Twente at the Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England.
Manchester United's Europa League campaign got off to a disappointing start as they were held to a draw by FC Twente, the boyhood club of manager Erik ten Hag. Christian Eriksen was the central figure, scoring a brilliant first-half goal from inside the penalty area to give United the lead. However, his mistake later proved costly, as he was dispossessed by Sam Lammers outside the box, allowing Twente to equalise. Despite dominating, United struggled to break down the resilient Twente defence. They had late chances to snatch victory, but goalkeeper Lars Unnerstall denied Joshua Zirkzee's left-footed effort. This draw follows United's disappointing Champions League performance last season, where they finished bottom of their group with just one win.
Twente players celebrate after the Europa League opening phase soccer match between Manchester United and Twente at the Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England.
Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez, left, and Kobbie Mainoo, right, challenge for the ball with Twente's Youri Regeer during the Europa League opening phase soccer match between Manchester United and Twente at the Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England.
Twente's Ricky van Wolfswinkel, centre, shoots the ball as Manchester United's Harry Maguire blocks during the Europa League opening phase soccer match between Manchester United and Twente at the Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England.
Twente's Sam Lammers, centre, scores his side's first goal past Manchester United's goalkeeper Andre Onana during the Europa League opening phase soccer match between Manchester United and Twente at the Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England.
Manchester United's Marcus Rashford, left, and Twente's Bart van Rooj challenge for the ball during the Europa League opening phase soccer match between Manchester United and Twente in Manchester, England.
Manchester United's Christian Eriksen celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Europa League opening phase soccer match between Manchester United and Twente in Manchester, England.
Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes, left, and Twente's Bart van Rooj, right, challenge for the ball the Europa League opening phase soccer match between Manchester United and Twente in Manchester, England.
Manchester United's Marcus Rashford reacts during the Europa League opening phase soccer match between Manchester United and Twente in Manchester, England.
Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes, right, and Twente's Youri Regeer challenge for the ball the Europa League opening phase soccer match between Manchester United and Twente in Manchester, England.