It is no surprise that a poor defensive team like Manchester United often fails. With three more games to go, Erik ten Hag has lost more games than any other Man United manager in a Premier League season.
The Red Devils have lost 13 games in the competition this season, one more than in the 2021-22 campaign, when Ole Gunnar Solskjaer replaced Ralf Rangnick. In addition, this is Man United's most losses since the 1989-1990 season in the top flight of English football.
In all competitions, Man United's 18 losses are their most since the 1977-1978 season (19). It was the nature of those failures that made the season so bad for Ten Hag's side.
The humiliating 0-4 defeat to Crystal Palace was the latest disappointment, but Man United were also 3 goals conceded by Bournemouth without a comfortable home start. Luckily for the "Red Devils" they did not have to accept the 4th goal due to an offside error.
Meanwhile, Man United's Champions League campaign ended after they were bottom of the group. Ten Hag's team conceded goals in the unfortunate final minutes against Galatasaray and Copenhagen.
Man United's chaotic trend was partly due to their inability to control the match, contrary to what Ten Hag put forward. The Dutch coach's goal is dominance, but Man United have the lowest average possession rate in history.
Man United's attack has also failed to save Ten Hag this season amid a defensive crisis with injuries. That is clearly shown through their goal difference of -3 goals, the lowest in the top 8 of the Premier League this season.
The Red Devils have now scored 52 goals in 35 Premier League games, three more than their worst in 2015-2016 under Louis van Gaal. Even Van Gaal admitted that he felt bored with the team's playing style at that time.
However, Ten Hag has now affirmed that M.U is one of the most entertaining teams in the Premier League. "We are one of the most dynamic and exciting teams in the Premier League at the moment. We are creating countless chances by playing beautiful football," Ten Hag said after the 1-1 draw with Burnley.
Of course, there are 3 more matches for the 53-year-old strategist to provide evidence for his statement. 6 more goals will help Ten Hag equal his record in his first season leading Man United.
But in the end, there will be no comfort for the "Red Devils" after one of the worst seasons since Sir Alex Ferguson retired.
