Man United in crisis: transfers, tactics and takeover helped lead up to 4

opinions2024-05-08 10:08:2648

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — A bad season just keeps on getting worse for Manchester United.

The 20-time English champion was routed 4-0 by Crystal Palace on Monday and faces the prospect of its lowest finish in the Premier League era, as well as a season without European soccer.

Champions League qualification was already beyond Erik ten Hag’s troubled team before its latest defeat. Now, sitting eighth in the standings, even the third-tier Conference League could end up out of reach.

On current form, United might need to beat Manchester City in this month’s FA Cup final to secure a place in the Europa League. On current form, there is little chance of that happening.

One of the world’s most storied clubs is in a mess and the humiliation at the hands of Palace was the latest evidence of that.

A record of 13 league defeats is the most United has suffered in a Premier League campaign. In all competitions that number rises to 18, including four losses in six games as United crashed out of the Champions League at the group stage.

Address of this article:http://tuvalu.whetstonetavern.com/content-35f199908.html

Popular

Giro leader Tadej Pogacar finally takes it easy in Stage 4. Jonathan Milan takes a sprint victory

Washington manipulates freedom of speech, report finds

ASEAN voices opposition to taking sides

China strengthens punishment of corrupt practices

Badosa shows signs of her old form in a win over Andreeva at the Italian Open

Peaceful principles playing key role in intl relations, FM says

EU approves artificial intelligence law

SPP committed to law

LINKS