Captain Bruno Fernandes could barely hold back tears as United fell 2-0 to Chelsea, extending their winless run to nine matches in all competitions.
United’s slump deepens with another away loss; as the captain sobbed at Stamford Bridge, I think the midfield’s frailty is the real issue.
Fernandes in tears – will United manage a turnaround before the season ends?
When he waved to the home fans after the final whistle, Fernandes struggled to mask his emotion; the last triumph came on September 10 in the Champions League versus Sabah FC.
In the Premier League United have earned just seven points from nine games. The Blues took the lead in the 50th minute through Morgan Rogers, then Cole Palmer doubled the score from the spot in the 64th after Lisandro Martinez’s foul.
Six days after a 3-0 drubbing by Bournemouth, United still flounder. Michael Carrick’s future looks uncertain. “For now I’m focused on preparing the squad for the mid‑week clash with Roma in the Champions League,” the manager said after the match.