It's been the same story in the UEFA Europa League. United conceded a late goal at home in a 1–1 draw against FC Twente—one ten Hag's former clubs during his playing days—and threw away a 2–0 lead against FC Porto, eventually drawing 3–3 dropping more points.

Manchester United officials have a fairly massive dilemma on their hands at the moment as candidates line up to replace manager Erik ten Hag. After enduring one of their worst Premier League campaigns last year,

It has become almost a tradition at Old Trafford. Another defeat, another humiliation and another wretched display – this time against Tottenham Hotspur – soundtracked at its conclusion by sustained chanting of support from the Stretford End.