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Martin Hardy has branded Manchester United’s forward line as ‘the worst’ he has seen in 20 or 30 years after the Red Devils started the season poorly under Erik ten Hag.

Speaking on Sky Sports’ Back Pages podcast, the Sunday Times writer suggested he was left uninspired by the Red Devils’ first three opening matches and questioned Manuel Ugarte’s late arrival from Paris Saint-Germain.

The Premier League giants went on a significant spending spree over the summer, with close to £200m spent to secure the signings of Joshua Zirkzee, Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt, Noussair Mazraoui, and Ugarte, whose signing was confirmed on deadline day.

A deal for the Uruguayan happened at the very last minute, only after Scott McTominay was sold to Napoli, generating extra funds with his departure.

Ugarte, who was introduced to the Old Trafford crowd before Sunday’s defeat to Liverpool, is unlikely to make a rapid impact, having not played a single minute of professional football this season so far.

Speaking after the 3-0 loss last weekend, Erik ten Hag revealed the 23-year-old ‘needs to build his fitness’ before he can be an important player, and the process could take weeks if not months.

Man Utd’s Start to the Season ‘Poor’

Speaking on the Back Pages podcast, Hardy was full of criticism for Man United’s start to the season, branding the Red Devils’ forward line as ‘one of the worst in 20 or 30 years’:

With four points from a possible nine, Man United sit 14th in the table, having scored just two goals in their opening three matches of the season.

Before the Liverpool game, Ten Hag had positive news to share regarding Rasmus Hojlund’s injury status, after the Danish international injured his hamstring in pre-season and was given a six-week timeframe to return.

The Dutch tactician revealed Hojlund is now nearing his comeback and is in line to return after the international break.

Last season’s top scorer, the 21-year-old showed glimpses of promise in his debut Old Trafford campaign, netting 10 goals in 30 appearances in the Premier League.

Casemiro is the player who has received plenty of criticism of late, with Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher slamming the midfielder after his performance against Liverpool.