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Man Utd set unwanted benchmark as they break decades-old records with crushing home defeat to Newcastle in the Carabao Cup.
Manchester United faced a dismal outcome as they were knocked out of the Carabao Cup with a resounding 3-0 loss to Newcastle United at Old Trafford. The Magpies avenged their previous Carabao Cup final defeat by dismantling Erik ten Hag’s struggling Manchester United side.
Substitute Miguel Almiron and Lewis Hall scored first-half goals for the visitors, giving them a commanding lead, while Joe Willock’s goal in the 60th minute sealed their spot in the quarterfinals of the Carabao Cup.
This defeat marked the first time Manchester United had suffered back-to-back home losses by a margin of three goals or more since October 1962. Additionally, it was Newcastle’s most significant away win at Old Trafford since 1930, when they won 7-4.
The unwanted records didn’t end there, as per Opta statistics. Manchester United has now lost eight or more of their first 15 games in a season for the first time since 1962–63 (with 9 losses). Furthermore, they have lost five of their first 10 home games for the first time since 1930–31.
8 & 5 – Manchester United have lost 8+ of their first 15 games in a season for the first time since 1962-63 (9), while they've lost five of their first 10 at home for the first time since 1930-31. Crisis. #MUNNEW
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) November 1, 2023
The situation at Manchester United appears to be in disarray, with records being broken, an eighth-place standing in the Premier League, elimination from the Carabao Cup, and a challenging Champions League group stage. Manager Erik ten Hag’s position is under scrutiny, and there is ongoing tension between him and winger Jadon Sancho. The club’s ownership also remains uncertain.
The challenges may continue to mount for Manchester United if they fail to secure a positive result against Fulham at Craven Cottage in their upcoming match.