Man United in crisis: transfers, tactics and takeover helped lead up to 4-0 humiliation at Palace
A bad season just keeps on getting worse for Manchester United
By James Robson
Published - May 07, 2024, 11:52 AM ET
Last Updated - May 27, 2024, 01:01 AM EDT
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — A bad season just keeps on getting worse for Manchester United.
The 20-time English champion was routed 4-0 by Crystal Palace on Monday and faces the prospect of its lowest finish in the Premier League era, as well as a season without European soccer.
Champions League qualification was already beyond Erik ten Hag's troubled team before its latest defeat. Now, sitting eighth in the standings, even the third-tier Conference League could end up out of reach.
On current form, United might need to beat Manchester City in this month's FA Cup final to secure a place in the Europa League. On current form, there is little chance of that happening.
