The Athletic’s investigation highlights that despite significant concerns within United, Ten Hag still maintains backing from a portion of his squad. The report specifies that while several players harbor grievances—varying in validity—the entirety of the team hasn’t withdrawn their support. However, if there’s no swift improvement in results, it wouldn’t be unexpected for that backing to diminish.
To put it plainly, United’s performance this season has been lacklustre. Occupying the eighth spot in the Premier League and ousted from both the Champions League and European competitions, it’s been a dismal campaign.
Yet, the club is entangled in deeper complexities, especially with the new INEOS investment group’s impending involvement. Indeed, some discontented players have voiced concerns about the club’s current management.
Ten Hag’s team has faced criticism for their performance during one of their worst years historically, and there’s a pressing need for better results. Nevertheless, the Dutch manager has been given a bit of leeway for the time being.
In 2023, United suffered one of their bleakest periods in history, losing 21 games. The club has only faced higher losses in a calendar year in 1930 (28), 1972 (25), and 1921 (24).
2023 stood out as one of United’s worst years, marked by 21 losses, a figure surpassed only in 1930 (28), 1972 (25), and 1921 (24) throughout the club’s history.
Manchester United performance and stats
Manchester United
It will be Manchester United ended the league in the 8th position with 31 points.
In the last 20 games, it has won 10 times, drawn once, and lost 9 times. In its last match, Manchester United lost 2-1 against Nottingham Forest.
It has a negative goal difference after scoring 22 goals and conceding 27.
Manchester United will play the next match in Premier League against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday 13th of January in Manchester.
