**Manchester United's Troubling Start: Analyzing Defensive Failures Goal by Goal** With twelve goals conceded in their first nine matches of the season, Manchester United's shaky start has raised significant concerns. The recent 3-3 draw against Porto highlighted persistent issues within Erik Ten Hag's squad, including defenders failing to mark opponents tightly, a lack of aggression, and vulnerabilities to crosses. In this analysis, we will break down each goal conceded, identifying recurring themes and assigning a rating out of five for the severity of each defensive error. Notably, we have excluded the Community Shield from this assessment, as it was only partially competitive. For those who prefer to avoid the details, it may be best to look away, Erik...