NOTHING confirms Manchester United’s astounding decline since Alex Ferguson departed than one horrific home-groan statistic.
Sunday’s 3-0 defeat against neighbours City means the Red Devils have lost the same number of Premier League games since Sir Alex Ferguson retired as during his whole reign.
United’s all-time great manager suffered 34 home Prem defeats from 1986 to 2013 – a total now matched in just ten years by his eight successors.
The Athletic’s Will Jeanes noted the staggering stat, adding that Fergie oversaw 405 home league games, compared to 196 from those who have followed in a dire decade.
Some fans described the ‘ 34 fact’ as “mad and “crazy” – while others claim it sums up the club’s problems in finding the right manager.
One argued: “This isn’t that crazy. They’re much worse and as a result have lost on average twice as many home games a season.
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“Why is that shocking? They’ve never come close to challenging for a title since SAF left. More interestingly I think in recent seasons their away form is better than home.”
In contrast, Pep Guardiola has guided United’s biggest rivals City to six Prem titles in his seven years in charge – peaking with Champions League glory in last season’s Treble triumph.
One fan posted: “I think Man Utd are as far behind Man City that they have ever been since Guardiola arrived at City , and considering what Ten Hag has spent since he arrived , that is embarrassing on his part.”
The Red Devils ended the weekend in eighth spot after their fifth loss in ten Prem matches this term.
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But many supporters on social media believe Erik ten Hag is still in credit after guiding them to third place last season and a return to the Champions League.
However, this note of caution was typical: “Backing him and want him to succeed, but got to say that some of Erik ten Hag’s decisions are questionable. He has to take his fair share of blame.”
HOW UNITED BOSSES HAVE FARED SINCE FERGIE
HERE’S the record of the five permanent managers, two caretaker-bosses and one interim chief who have followed Sir Alex Ferguson since his 27-year golden reign ended in 2013.
Their win ratios are for ALL games in charge.
David Moyes, July 2013 to April 2014 – 52.94% win ratio
Ryan Giggs, caretaker, April 2014 to May 2014 – 50%
Louis van Gaal, July 2014 to May 2016 – 52.43%
Jose Mourinho, May 2016 to December 2018 – 58.33%
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, December 2018 to November 2021 – 54.17%
Michael Carrick, caretaker, November 2021 – December 2021 – 66.67%
Ralf Rangnick, interim, December 2021 to May 2022 – 37.93%
Erik ten Hag, May 2022 to present – 64%
And this is Fergie’s legacy:
November 1986 to May 2013 – 59.67%.
The Scot bowed out with United’s last Prem title triumph.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
