Manchester United crash out of the Carabao Cup after losing 3-0 against Newcastle in the fourth round.
It was another embarrassing display from United and it’s only going to pile more pressure on manager Erik ten Hag.
Eddie Howe’s much-changed side grabbed an early lead when Miguel Almiron sent the ball past Andre Onana. Newcastle’s second came from Lewis Hall’s volley as the 19-year-old claimed his first senior goal.
With the scoreline 2-0 in the visitor’s favour, Ten Hag made two changes at the break. United started the second half well before Joe Willock scored Newcastle’s third against the run of play.
Boos rang around Old Trafford at full-time.
Without further ado, here are three observations from the game:
Crisis…
United have lost eight of their 15 games across all competitions this season. The players look completely shot of confidence and seem incapable of doing the most basic things. We are a club in turmoil with a range if issues on and off the pitch. This is definitely a crisis.
Pressure mounting for Ten Hag
More questions get asked with every defeat and the football has been appalling this season. Ten Hag needs to make changes or else his job will become untenable. I have my doubts over the players and the problems they bring to the table will resurface no matter who is in charge. The Dutchman is safe for now.
Wan-Bissaka boost
Diogo Dalot was deservedly hooked at half-time after a nightmare first half display. He would have watched the second half fearing the worst about his place in the team because Aaron Wan-Bissaka was a clear improvement when he came on at right-back. The former Crystal Palace defender returned after seven weeks out.
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