Manchester United is facing a critical juncture as they strive to avert their 2023-24 season from becoming their most disappointing Premier League campaign to date, commencing with Wednesday’s showdown against Newcastle at Old Trafford.
Currently positioned eighth in the table, Manchester United enters the upcoming fixture of the season with 54 points and a goal difference of -4. The lowest they have ever finished in the Premier League era was seventh in the 2013-14 season, accompanied by their poorest points tally of 58 in 2021-22.
Additionally, not since the 1989-90 season in the old Division One have they concluded with a negative goal difference.
This season has been filled with challenges for Manchester United and their manager, Erik ten Hag, whose tenure appears precarious for the forthcoming season.
Should the inevitable occur and ten Hag is replaced, today’s fixture will mark his final appearance as United's manager at Old Trafford.
However, this season has undoubtedly been a nightmare for Manchester United fans, as the club has endured nine home defeats in all competitions, matching their highest tally in a single season.
On the other hand, Newcastle manager, Eddie Howe, does not have a good record at Manchester soil.
According to Opta Analyst, in 14 outings against Manchester United and Manchester City combined, he has failed to secure a victory.
Manchester United have managed just one victory in their last ten matches across all competitions within regular 90 minutes, with their sole triumph coming against relegated Sheffield United on 24th April.
Even then, they required two goals in the final nine minutes to secure a win against Sheffield United.
Venue.
The match will be played at Old Trafford, the home ground of Manchester United.
Kickoff Date.
Wednesday, May 15, 2024.
Kickoff Time.
8:00pm West African Time.