Manchester United suffered their 13th defeat in the league this season after a 4-0 thrashing by Crystal Palace on Monday night at Selhurst Park.
The team’s hopes of qualifying for European football next season are fading, with manager Erik ten Hag acknowledging several shortcomings within the squad. Despite mounting pressure, he refrained from discussing his future.
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag acknowledged that his team’s 4-0 loss to Crystal Palace was a result they “earned”, however, he refrained from commenting on what lies ahead for him.
The defensive vulnerabilities of United were exposed once more, with two goals conceded in each half, ultimately succumbing to their opponents.
This defeat against Palace marks their 13th loss in the league, a record low in the history of the Premier League for the club. Additionally, it was the third occasion under Ten Hag’s management that United suffered a defeat by four goals or more in an away league match.
The defeat signifies that the Red Devils are now even more distant from securing a spot in European football for the upcoming season. Additionally, with the absence of key defenders such as Harry Maguire, Raphael Varane, Victor Lindelof, and Lisandro Martinez due to injuries, their defensive challenges seem to have no resolution in sight.
Prior to the match, Ten Hag was already facing scrutiny, as new co-owner Jim Ratcliffe was making significant alterations behind the scenes. This loss will only amplify the speculation that the Dutchman may be dismissed either before or during the summer.