Nov 04, 2024 12:37 PM IST
The 1-1 drawa gainst Chelsea left United with simply 12 factors—its lowest tally after the primary 10 matches because the 1986-87 season
A turbulent week for Manchester United wrapped up with a 1-1 draw in opposition to Chelsea, marking the membership’s poorest league begin in almost 40 years. Moises Caicedo’s spectacular long-range volley secured some extent for Chelsea and left United with simply 12 factors—its lowest tally after the primary 10 matches because the 1986-87 season. That season was vital, because it marked the arrival of Alex Ferguson, who would go on to information the membership to an period of exceptional success, claiming 13 Premier League titles and two Champions League trophies. Followers can be hoping this serves as omen following Erik ten Hag’s dismissal and the hiring of Ruben Amorim.
Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho applauds followers after the match in opposition to Chelsea(REUTERS)
United captain Bruno Fernandes commented, “When a manager is let go, some responsibility falls on the players because the team isn’t performing well. I spoke to Ten Hag to express my disappointment and apologized.” Fernandes had initially put United forward with a penalty within the seventieth minute through the match in opposition to Chelsea, as interim head coach Ruud van Nistelrooy aimed to safe consecutive victories after defeating Leicester 5-2 within the League Cup. Nonetheless, Caicedo equalized simply 4 minutes later, making certain the factors had been shared, a lot to the dismay of the watching Olivia Rodrigo.
Chelsea’s head coach Enzo Maresca praised his workforce, stating, “We managed to do something very difficult in this stadium against this opponent… we were down and quickly fought back.” With this consequence, Chelsea climbed to fourth within the league standings, forward of Arsenal on objective distinction, whereas United lagged six factors behind in thirteenth, struggling to maintain tempo within the Champions League qualification race.
Earlier within the day, Tottenham triumphed over Aston Villa with a rating of 4-1. Ten Hag was dismissed on Monday, and though Amorim has been chosen as his successor, he gained’t formally take cost till November 11. For now, Van Nistelrooy is on the helm, making administration appear comparatively easy for a quick interval. Fernandes’ penalty had United on monitor for a win that may have closed the hole to 4 factors from the highest 4, however Caicedo’s strike modified that.
“I’m disappointed that we didn’t win. We created more chances, but overall the performance was fantastic. The players gave their all on the pitch,” Van Nistelrooy remarked. His future stays unsure as soon as Amorim steps in, however he has two matches left—in opposition to PAOK Salonika within the Europa League and Leicester within the league—earlier than handing over the reins. “We’ll support him (Amorim) and work to restore Manchester United to the level we aspire to,” added Van Nistelrooy.
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