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Rock bottom? No... why Man Utd got worse after 4-0 loss at Brentford

Rock bottom? No... why Man Utd got worse after 4-0 loss at Brentford

Summary

Manchester United faced a significant downfall after a 4-0 loss at Brentford in August 2022. Despite spending large amounts of money on new players, they finished the 2024-25 season in 15th place, their poorest performance since 1973-74. The team has struggled to recover its former success and aims to improve under new coach Ruben Amorim.

Key Facts

  • Manchester United lost 4-0 to Brentford in August 2022.
  • After this loss, they spent over half a billion pounds on new players.
  • They finished the 2024-25 season in 15th place, their worst since 1973-74.
  • United won the EFL Cup, FA Cup, and qualified for the Champions League but also faced several heavy defeats, including a 7-0 loss to Liverpool.
  • In the summer transfer window, United spent £219.6 million on four more players.
  • Manchester United lost to a fourth-tier team, Grimsby, in the EFL Cup in August.
  • New coach Ruben Amorim aims to improve the team, with upcoming matches offering a chance for back-to-back league victories.
  • Key signings included well-known players like Casemiro, although his performance varied.

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