After United’s disastrous 3-0 loss to Tottenham on Sunday, which saw captain Bruno Fernandes sent off with the team already behind before halftime, United was left with just seven points from their first six Premier League games, placing them in 12th place.
Heavy criticism was directed at the performance’s character, specifically at the 11 players who remained on the field during the first half’s disarray.
The display was described as “disgusting” and “disgraceful” by former Manchester United defender Gary Neville, and as “embarrassing” and “rock bottom” by fellow Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp.
Chris Sutton furthermore That’s the kind of work that results in the manager being fired.
Ten Hag and his teammates will not enjoy reading these stats:
Seven points is Manchester United’s joint-lowest total after six Premier League games this season.
United has scored fewer goals in their opening six Premier League games than they have in any other season since 2007–08.
For the first time since November 2021, United has lost back-to-back Premier League games at Old Trafford. These were Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s final two home games as manager before he was fired.
Since Sir Alex Ferguson left the team, United has now lost more Premier League games by three goals or more (23 in 424 games) than they did in 1,035.
