Following a humiliating 3-0 defeat against their bitter rivals Liverpool at Old Trafford, Manchester United have found themselves at the center of intense criticism. Fans have voiced their frustration over the team’s subpar performance, and former players and experts haven’t held back in pointing out the Red Devils’ alarming decline.
The mockery of the club, which holds the record for the most Premier League titles, has become a hot topic. Even one of United’s former players joined the chorus, harshly criticizing the team’s disappointing display.
The match also saw the debut of United’s recruit Manuel Ugarte, who was unavailable for this game, while new signings Matthijs de Ligt and Joshua Zirkzee made their first starts.
This defeat marks Manchester United’s second consecutive loss, further compounding their woes. After securing a 2-1 victory in their season opener against Fulham, United were first beaten by Brighton (2-1) before being thoroughly outclassed by Liverpool.
Defeat at Old Trafford.#MUFC || #MUNLIV
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) September 1, 2024
Roy Keans lambasts Manchester United for a horrible show against Liverpool
Roy Keane expressed his extreme displeasure over the United’s style of play following the Sunday ruckus. Discarding the stats, the former United player didn’t agree to consider the match a “competitive game” and termed the Red Devils below the level.
“Same old problems. Leopards and spots. United are far too open. The statistics don’t tell the story. It was far from an even game. Liverpool were very good and very efficient. They looked stronger, and they looked fitter.”
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The former Irish international also underscored the two sloppy errors made by the stellar defensive midfielder Casemiro, that cost the team two goals in the very first half of the game.
“There were two mistakes from an experienced player [Casemiro] and then another mistake at the start of the second half. It wasn’t good.”
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Notably, the midfield has been the topic of uttermost importance for Erik Ten Hag and Co. throughout the times, and considering this the club didn’t hold back from spending a good chunk of money to rope in the
