Manchester United crashed to a 3-2 defeat at home to Galatasaray on Tuesday to leave the Premier League side in danger of an early exit from the Champions League.
United have lost their opening two games of a Champions League group for the first time as new goalkeeper Andre Onana had another night to forget in Europe.
New striker Rasmus Hojlund was the lone bright spark at Old Trafford and twice gave the hosts the lead, but Galatasaray fought back to win away from home in the Champions League for the first time in 10 years thanks to goals from former United player Wilfried Zaha, Kerem Akturkoglu and Mauro Icardi.
"We were totally in control and then we shot ourselves in the feet by giving goals away," said United manager Erik ten Hag. "We have to defend in such moments and in certain areas better than we did."
Onana accepted responsibility after his error allowed Bayern Munich to open the scoring in United's 4-3 defeat in Germany to start Group A.
And the Cameroonian was at fault once more for the crucial moment that saw Casemiro sent off for conceding a penalty on 77 minutes.
Icardi missed the spot-kick but quickly made amends to score the winner against 10 men.
United's 1-0 defeat at home to Crystal Palace on Saturday meant Ten Hag's men are also off to their worst-ever start to a Premier League season with four defeats from seven games.
Progress to the last 16 of the Champions League now looks an uphill task.
Watch the video above, where Andy Mitten offers his take from inside Old Trafford after another disappointing night for United.
Man United v Galatasaray player ratings
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MANCHESTER UNITED RATINGS: Little chance with Zaha’s finish which deflected past him. That goal changed so much as, once again, United’s heads dropped. Pushed a 69th-minute cross to set up Zaha. That was close. A minute later he conceded the second. Then he passed the ball to Mertens, which led to a penalty – which was missed. PA -
Let the ball bounce and couldn’t deal with the threat of Zaha as he scored the equaliser. Booked for a sliding challenge on the same player on 37. Tried to overlap with Fernandes, but didn't have much joy. EPA -
He said he thinks United can win the competition, but that statement looks far-fetched. Tried to get the ball quickly to Fernandes as United attacked. Struggled with Icardi in defence, then Mertens. United’s central defenders don’t look formidable. Getty -
The bar was low, but he was United’s best defender and he stopped Galatasaray from making it even more. Had no idea where Icardi was for the third. EPA -
Shortages meant he played left-back again, though he again pushed into central midfield to create overloads. Destroyed down the left before Galatasaray’s second. Passed the ball away before the third, then played Galatasaray onside. Targeted. AP -
Floored by a studs-up high yellow card challenge from Torreira on 32. Booked himself for going high into a challenge a minute later. Blocked a Mount shot on 44. Desperate lunge for a ball he had no chance of reaching meant he conceded a penalty and was sent off. Getty -
Ball to Hojlund split the Galatasaray defence on 20. Shot into the ground and over himself on 28. Another shot from a similar position was blocked by Hannibal on 44. Dragged a shot wide on 62. Effort but it’s still not happening for him. Or his team. AP -
Lost the ball to Icardi to set up an early Galatasaray counter, then took the wrong touch when through on goal after 13. Taken off at half-time. Probably the right decision. Getty -
Played off the right and side-footed a first-minute shot wide. Tried to create. Shot on target on 64. Became more frustrated, as he might as the captain of a club who’ve lost six of their opening 10 games. Moved more centrally towards the end. AP -
Perfect cross to set up Hojlund’s opener. Worked hard on the left but squandered a 53rd-minute chance, passing towards Fernandes. Faded from view and substituted. Reuters -
Easily United’s best player as he led the line. Ran wide to set up Rashford at the start, then was repaid by a fine Rashford cross which he headed in on 17. Excellent play to set up a Mount chance on 28. Held the ball up well. Put the ball into the net but it was VAR’d for offside. Then he got the second, running straight for goal and finishing. AP -
SUBS: (Hannibal 45'): Incredible ball around the corner to Rashford on 52. AP -
(Rashford, 68'): Lively as he wriggled toward the Galatasaray goal. Getty -
(Mount 85') Came on for his first game in five. Getty -
(Amrabat 89') Came on with United down to 10 men. Drew a save from Muslera, but was offside. PA -
GALATASARAY RATINGS: Decent with his feet. Saved well from Mount's snap shot and could do little about Hojlund's goals. Reuters -
Had a tricky time with Rashford in the first half when it was obvious he was struggling with his pace one on one. Improved after the break and even went close to scoring. Reuters -
Dominated by Hojlund as he opened the scoring but then created the equaliser with a long ball for Zaha. Individual error led to United's second. Reuters -
Could have done better as Rashford surged past him to cross for the opening goal, but blocked anything he could get his body in the way of. Couldn't keep up with Hojlund as he scored number two. AP -
Former Manchester City defender was solid at the back and joined in effectively going forward. Reuters -
Got through plenty of work but seemed to struggle with the pace of the game. AP -
Spiky midfielder did well in the first half and his injury coincided with a spell when United got a grip on the game early in the second half. Getty -
Largely anonymous. On the periphery of the game before being subbed. AP -
Galatasaray's best player. Lots of crafty play in the No10 position. Missed a great chance but almost immediately made up for it to make it 2-2. EPA -
Earned his luck for the goal with some determined play to shake off Dalot. Some nice footwork to create a good chance for Kerem in the second half. EPA -
Worked hard for the team and linked the play well in the build-up to Kerem's goal. Missed a penalty but then ran clear and finished expertly for 3-2. AP -
Galatasaray subs. Yilmaz (Tete, 61') 7: Created Kerem's goal. Oliveira (Torriera, 61') 6: Gave away too many free-kicks but worked hard. Mertens (Zaha, 72') 7: Won the penalty. Ndombele (Angelino, 84'): N/A. Nelsson (Ayhan, 84'): N/A. Getty
