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Instability continues to follow Man United in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s second season (not to mention the 2018-19 season to replace José Mourinho in the middle). After 6 matches in the Premier League, the Reds only got 7 points, ranking 6th … from bottom to top.
MU just lost to Istanbul Fernandes |
Old Trafford’s homeland is now an obsession rather than a foothold with MU. In the last 4 matches here in the 2020-21 Premier League, the Red Devils have only won 1 point with Chelsea’s 0-0 draw. On the left, they lost to Crystal Palace 3-1, Tottenham 6-1 and the last Arsenal 1-0.
There are two factors for MU fans to think positively, which are the results in the Champions League and the good achievements in the away field. But last Wednesday night, it all went away after an embarrassing 2-1 loss to Istanbul Basaksehir.
Before the match, MU was said to be focusing more on the Champions League to get through the group stage as quickly as possible. However, witnessing what Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s army showed in Turkey, no one was able to protect them.
Istanbul vs MU |
The defense of the Red Devils in 2 goals is very deplorable |
MU’s defense system is incredibly innocent. On the first goal, his entire squad moved to the other third of the field, allowing former Chelsea striker Demba Ba to receive the empty ball from midfield and go to score.
On the second goal, the MU defenders put the whole band back on, letting the two Istanbul Basaksehir attackers move closer to the goal before scoring. They were all amateur mistakes and received harsh criticism from former Paul Scholes.
The Old Trafford Stadium legend said on television: “Look at MU defending like a 10-year-old. It’s shameful!” Why leave Matic in the background and accompany Demba Ba. What did he do with good speed? “
Solskjaer faces increasing pressure |
Disruption in defense led MU to stumble for the first time in the Champions League and the first time in the away field this season. It causes criticism and doubts about Solskjaer’s ability to increase.
Previously, MU also lost 1-0 to Arsenal at Old Trafford to have the worst start in the Premier League, equal to the 2013-14 season with David Moyes. Solskjaer is still unable to maintain MU’s stability. They could impressively beat PSG, RB Leipzig, but mixed with poor performances against Tottenham, Arsenal and Istanbul Basaksehir.
After losing to Istanbul Basaksehir in the middle of the week, MU was isolated on the longest away win circuit in history – 10 matches. It was also their first road loss after 19 games that lasted from January to now.
MU has a series of disappointments in the Premier League |
Everton is in decline
The difference between home and away form is one of MU’s most curious paradoxes since the beginning of the season. It is unclear how his fans will feel ahead of Saturday night’s Premier League game against Everton.
If the song succeeds at Goodison Park, MU will balance the club’s record of 7 consecutive away wins in the Premier League set in the 1992-93 season. And there are only 3 points that can alleviate the pressure faced by Solskjaer teachers and students.
MU couldn’t even score in the last 2 Premier League matches. Meanwhile, his defense is also among the worst in the tournament. If it was a month ago, people rated Everton as equal to or maybe better than MU.
Everton vs MU is a match of two teams under pressure |
It was then that Carlo Ancelotti’s team sublimated, winning 7 consecutive matches with 4 in the Premier League and 3 in the League Cup. But after the October rally, when their inspiration stopped, they slowly diminished.
After a lucky 2-2 draw against Liverpool, Everton lost two straight games against Southampton and Newcastle. From the top of the table, The Toffees fell to fifth and revealed many weaknesses.
Another loss this weekend to MU will see Everton lose 3 consecutive Premier League games for the first time in 2020. That’s not what has happened to coach Carlo Ancelotti since November 2006.
Everton only got 1 point in the last 3 games |
Everton’s defensive record will also be a growing concern after 8 games of not keeping a clean sheet. Only at Goodison Park in the Premier League, the Merseyside team also lost after 7 matches since Liverpool’s 0-0 draw last year so far.
However, there are still reasons for Everton fans to be optimistic. They and Liverpool are two rare teams that have not lost at home this season and scored 11 goals after 3 games here. Looking at how MU defends in the middle of the week, Everton is entitled to hope.
The local Goodison Park team is even more confident that they can further exploit MU’s weakness when there is a comeback after the injury of “driver” James Rodriguez. In the past, Everton was “good prey” for MU when it lost 36 games in the Premier League era.
No team in the tournament, MU, had more wins than that. But in the last 3 meetings, Everton have not lost and have a chance to extend that number to 4, the longest chain since March 1990.
Predict the score: Draw 2-2
Probable teams
Gia vi
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