Christian Eriksen was hero and villain for Manchester United as Erik ten Hag’s men stumbled at the start of their Europa League campaign, being held to a draw by their Dutch manager’s boyhood club Twente.
Eriksen gave United a first-half lead with a superb strike from inside the penalty area.
However, against a dogged Twente outfit, Eriksen was punished when he allowed himself to be caught in possession by Sam Lammers just outside the United box.
The former Rangers player took maximum advantage as he drove a blistering effort past Andre Onana.
Ten Hag’s side had opportunities to snatch victory in the final stages and Twente goalkeeper Lars Unnerstall denied Joshua Zirkzee, whose left-footed effort was heading into the net.
Unnerstall had earlier produced a magnificent reaction save to prevent Mees Hilgers turning the ball into his own goal.
Home skipper Bruno Fernandes also went close before substitute Kobbie Mainoo had a penalty appeal turned down.
After finishing bottom of their Champions League group with only one win last season, this was not the ideal way for Ten Hag’s side to open their latest European campaign ahead of a tricky looking trip to Porto on 3 October.
With the new format, there is plenty of time for United to make amends at least. On the plus side, they are now unbeaten in four games, even if the last two have been draws.
