Manchester United have hit yet another historic low in what is shaping up to be one of the bleakest seasons in the club’s modern history. According to journalist Andy Mitten, the Red Devils are set to play only 40 matches across all competitions this season, the lowest number in 111 years.
The staggering statistic underlines just how far United have fallen. Early eliminations from domestic cup competitions, combined with their absence from European football, have drastically reduced their fixture list. For a club fond of competing on multiple fronts deep into the season, the lack of matches is a reflection of their struggles both on and off the pitch.
United’s exit from the Carabao Cup and FA Cup means there will be no domestic cup football for the remainder of the campaign. Meanwhile, failure to qualify for European competitions has left the club without midweek football entirely, an unthinkable scenario for a side of United’s stature.
This unprecedented situation has sparked widespread frustration among fans, many of whom feel the club is “breaking records for all the wrong reasons.” With the season still relatively early, hopes of silverware are already extinguished, and even qualification for European football next season looks increasingly uncertain.
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