Manchester United’s recent match against Chelsea marked a regrettable milestone in the Premier League, adding to the mounting challenges facing Erik ten Hag.
The season has been lackluster for United, and the pressure is intensifying on manager Ten Hag.
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Although Ten Hag led United to a top-four finish in his inaugural season, the team has since grappled with inconsistency.
With 11 Premier League defeats, United is currently positioned sixth, trailing the top four by 11 points.
A pivotal match awaited United in London against Chelsea on Thursday, with their Champions League aspirations hanging in the balance.
The match at Stamford Bridge began unfavorably for United, with Conor Gallagher netting an early goal for Chelsea.
Chelsea’s lead was soon bolstered by Cole Palmer, who confidently scored from the penalty spot following Antony’s infringement on Marc Cucurella.
Following Gallagher’s goal, a telling statistic was revealed, highlighting United’s disappointing season.
Reported by StatmanDave, United has conceded 500 shots in the Premier League this season, marking the first time they’ve allowed so many in a single league campaign within this decade.
In the latter part of the first half, Manchester United received a much-needed boost when Moises Caicedo inadvertently sent a ball across Chelsea’s defense.
Seizing the opportunity, Alejandro Garnacho intercepted the pass, dashed towards the goal, and neatly placed the ball beyond Dorde Petrovic, reducing United’s shortfall.
Just five minutes later, United astonishingly drew level.
Bruno Fernandes met Diogo Dalot’s far-reaching cross with a header at the back post, equalizing the score and leaving the home supporters in disbelief.
Conor Gallagher nearly reclaimed the lead for Chelsea right before halftime, but his fierce shot from a narrow angle struck the post.
As the match neared its conclusion, it appeared United was on the verge of a remarkable turnaround when Alejandro Garnacho nodded in Antony’s excellent cross. However, Cole Palmer’s dual strikes during injury time sealed a dramatic 4-3 victory for Chelsea.
With this defeat, United’s tally of league losses this season rises to 12, just one shy of their all-time record for a single Premier League season.
