In the match in the fourth round of the English League Cup against Newcastle last night, Man Utd played disastrously and lost heavily with a score of 0-3. This is the Red Devils’ second consecutive defeat at Old Trafford in just a few days. Last weekend, they experienced a 0-3 loss against Man City in the English Premier League.
After the defeat Against Newcastle, the pressure on coach Ten Hag’s shoulders is greater than ever. He could be fired at any time after a series of poor results this season. The numbers point to a series of sad milestones for Man Utd.
According to Opta, Man Utd experienced two consecutive defeats with a difference of 3 goals or more at home at Old Trafford for the first time since October 1962. Meanwhile, Newcastle had the biggest victory on Man Utd’s field since September 1930 (winning 7-4).
Not stopping there, Man Utd failed in 8/15 matches in the competition. this season. Not since the 1962/63 season has the Manchester team lost so many in the first 15 matches. They also lost 5/10 home matches for the first time since the 1930/31 season.
Remember that in the 1962/63 season Man Utd only ranked 19th/22 teams and almost relegation. This season, Coach Ten Hag’s team is mired in difficulties, only ranked 8th with 15 points after 10 matches.
Speaking after the match with Newcastle, coach Ten Hag said: “The performance against Newcastle was not enough for us to win tickets to the next round. I must take responsibility. I feel sorry for the fans.
The players need to stand up. They try to bond with each other. Only solidarity can help us overcome this difficult moment.”
This weekend Man Utd will march to Fulham’s field in round 11 of the Premier League. Then they continue. guest at Copenhagen’s field in the Champions League.
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