Manchester United make their worst league start since 1986

Manchester United are experiencing their worst league start since 1986. Their 1-1 draw with Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League reflects the team’s persistent difficulties in the opening rounds of the season.

The problems have extended beyond results. Against Tottenham, they were also evident in the construction of attacks and the connections between the lines, affecting the play of several players. Bruno Fernandes, meanwhile, took longer than ever to complete his first pass in a Premier League match since joining Manchester United from Sporting CP in 2020. That detail underlines the difficulties the captain faced during the match, as well as the team’s struggles at the start of the season.

This poor run has also brought back memories of the crises Manchester United experienced under former managers Erik ten Hag and Ruben Amorim. The club is still struggling to deliver the results expected of it, while its supporters hope to see it challenge for the top places.

A reported tally puts Manchester United on 6 points from a possible 18 in their first 6 Premier League matches. The team is looking to improve its results and rediscover its usual level in the coming rounds.