Manchester United hit a new low earlier on Saturday as Erik ten Hag’s men fell to yet another defeat this season, with the Reds continuing to linger in the wilderness of whatever this campaign qualifies as.
United are on a four-game winless run in all competitions and have won just one out of their last seven games in total, with pressure continuing to mount on the manager.
The latest defeat also saw United fail to score for a fourth consecutive game – the first time that has happened since 1992.
Additionally, United have set another unwanted record in this horrid season. As of the loss at London Stadium earlier this afternoon, the Reds have sealed their worst start to a season in 93 years.
That’s according to the BBC, who say that United have not lost 13 games in a season this quickly since 1930.
It does not look like United are considering any immediate action on the manager’s future as there are several factors to consider.
United’s injury situation is worse than it has ever been in the last six to seven years, with Ten Hag missing almost half of his first-team squad.
That alone is not an excuse but it certainly gives Ten Hag somewhat of a leg to stand on as he attempts to defend himself and his players from the expected and deserved onslaught of criticism.
