Man Utd’s huge decline laid bare as Red Devils have lost same number of home games since Fergie retired as under him
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.
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."