LONDON, Oct 5 — Manchester United’s slumped to their worst defeat in nine years today as Tottenham’s 6-1 rout at Old Trafford plunged the Red Devils back into a familiar state of crisis in recent times. United have not contended for the Premier League title since legendary former manager...
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjær looks dejected after the match, October 5, 2020. — Pool via Reuters/Oli Scarff
However, hopes were high that the club were on the up as they secured a return to the Champions League on the back of a 14-game unbeaten run to finish the Premier League last season. Unlike most of their Premier League rivals who can count on net investment from their ownership, over £1 billion has flowed out of United over the past 15 years in dividends.
While a defence that has conceded 11 goals in their opening three league games badly needs strengthening, United have instead spent most of the summer in a forlorn pursuit of Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho and seem set to bring in Uruguayan striker Edison Cavani on a free transfer. Progress was made last season to finish third last season, but United were still 33 points adrift of champions Liverpool.
Harry Maguire may be the world’s most expensive defender, but he does not look it after a close season dogged by off-field troubles.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Tottenham hit 10-man Man United for six on Mourinho’s return | Malay MailMANCHESTER, Oct 5 — Ole Gunnar Solskjaer labelled Manchester United’s humiliating 6-1 home defeat to Tottenham today as the worst feeling in 15 years at the club as a player, coach and manager. Tottenham cashed in on Anthony Martial’s first-half red card to inflict United’s worst defeat...
Read more »
Report: Man United set to sign Uruguay striker Cavani | Malay MailMANCHESTER, Oct 4 — Manchester United have agreed a two-year deal with former Paris St Germain striker Edinson Cavani, French daily L’Equipe reported yesterday. Uruguay international Cavani is a free agent having left Ligue 1 champions PSG at the end of his contract in June. The 33-year-old was...
Read more »
Man United to start Champions League campaign at PSG, Liverpool travel to Ajax | Malay MailPARIS, Oct 3 ― Paris Saint-Germain will host Manchester United in the opening round of Champions League group games on October 20, it was confirmed yesterday as Uefa revealed all fixtures for the competition. The return clash at Old Trafford will be on December 2, with the sides also facing RB...
Read more »
Man United and Liverpool at sixes and sevens | Malay MailMANCHESTER, Oct 5 — Champions Liverpool were ripped apart 7-2 at Aston Villa and Manchester United were humiliated 6-1 at home by Tottenham Hotspur today in one of the most astonishing days of Premier League results. Adding to the upsets, Leicester City, who had a 100 per cent record from the...
Read more »
Terengganu’s star players gave Turtles the edge, says Felda United coach | Malay MailMARAN, Oct 4 — Felda United head coach Mohd Nidzam Jamil said his boys gave their “100 per cent” in their 0-3 defeat to Terengganu in their Super League match at their home turf the Tun Abdul Razak Stadium, Jengka here last night but the Turtles’ star players like...
Read more »
Man United set to sign Uruguay striker Cavani - report(Reuters) - Manchester United have agreed a two-year deal with former Paris St Germain striker Edinson Cavani, French daily L'Equipe reported on Saturday.
Read more »