“Making little boys cry, Utd is a failed institution” – Fans furious as Manchester United’s 4-game GOAL DROUGHT ends in West Ham defeat
United currently sit at 8th in the PL table with only 28 points.
Fans react to the viral clip of a young Manchester United fan in tears after their 2-0 loss to West Ham. (IVia The Independent and Screen grab from CentreGoals/X)
Manchester United‘s recent 2-0 loss to West Ham United in the Premier League has left supporters feeling disheartened and angry due to the Red Devils’ four-game goalless streak. United’s last goal was scored in a 2-1 victory against Chelsea in the opening week of December. One young fan was even reduced to tears after the Hammers’ second goal went in.
United’s loss to West Ham marked a significant drop, as now they have struggled to score in four consecutive matches, despite having top-notch forwards like Rasmus Hojlund, Alejandro Garnacho, Marcus Rashford, and Antony. Their season goal count is only 18, the lowest among the current top ten Premier League clubs. Scott McTominay was the last to score before this dry spell.
Criticism from netizens and Red Devils’ fans targeted manager Erik ten Hag and the team for lackluster performances, leading to a series of disappointing outcomes. #TenHagOUT is even seen trending on Twitter right now.
Furthermore, Rasmus Hojlund, the club’s £72 million star signing, faced backlash for the team’s goal shortage. Today’s loss to West Ham has widened the gap between United and the Premier League’s top four, leaving them in 8th place. The team’s poor form has some calling for the removal of the Dutch manager.
London side, West Ham United on the other hand, have moved up top to the 6th position on the EPL table, despite initially struggling at the start of their season. They dominated over Manchester United, through goals from Jarrod Bowen and former Ajax star, Mohammed Kudus. United, although will now have to seriously assess their weaknesses.
Netizens share their disappointment over Manchester United’s 4-match goal drought
Manchester United faced renewed scrutiny as the team endured a four-match goal drought, leading to defeat against West Ham – marking a historic low for the club. Netizens and club supporters reacted to the club’s recent failure with a lot of criticism, advocating for changes in both club management and player lineup.
Some of the ‘X’ users and rival fans made fun of United’s position in the Premier League, hilariously pointing out the team’s shortcomings. As their loss to West Ham United, left a lot of fans emotional and disheartened, some of the social media users agreed that the club fans do not deserve this kind of treatment.
One individual even labeled United as a failed institution for causing distress among its fanbase due to the team’s performances. Some of the fans’ reactions are below:
Despite the humor and the commenting, the match put United in a precarious position, thus questioning the club’s transfer choices over the past few years and mounting pressure upon the team and the manager to improve performances.
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