Top 10 Facts About Manchester United’s 2023/2024 Season: Erik Ten Hag Out?

Manchester United is one of the most successful clubs in England. With numerous domestic and international trophies under its belt, the club has solidified its status as a top 6 contender in the English Premier League.

In this article, we’re going to review 10 facts about Manchester United. A closer look will reveal whether they’ve lived up to expectations in the 2023/24 season.

Football predictions anticipated Man Utd Champions League campaign to be a reflection of their legacy in the competition. However, it was nothing to write home about.

Key statistics reveal some embarrassing facts about Manchester United.

With 6 matches played, the team recorded 1 win, 1 draw, and 4 losses. They scored a total of 12 goals (2 avg. per match) and conceded 15 (2.5 avg. per match), keeping 1 clean sheet.

Unfortunately, they recorded 13 yellow cards and 2 red cards: an overall woeful performance that saw them crash out of the competition in the group stage.

UEFA Champions League 2023/24 - group stage

Champions League 2023/24 Group stage A

#	Group A	W/D/L	Goals	Points
1	Bayern Munich	5/1/0	12:6	16
2	FC Copenhagen	2/2/2	8:8	8
3	Galatasaray	1/2/3	10:13	5
4	Manchester Utd	1/1/4	12:15	4

Fun facts about Manchester United are that with the potential involvement of Man Utd co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the billionaire owner of INEOS, in the club, we could see significant changes in terms of investment, strategic decisions, infrastructure developments, and potential player acquisitions.

While a major decision is yet to be made, the club is considering renovating the current Old Trafford stadium or constructing a new one.

Manchester United has faced significant injury woes in the 2023/24 season, with key players like Lisandro Martinez, Raphael Varane, Casemiro, Victor Lindelof, Luke Shaw, and Tyrell Malacia enduring lengthy spells on the sidelines.

Questions have arisen regarding the responsibility of the medical staff in these recurring issues.

Erik Ten Hag once expressed frustration with the medical team after receiving inaccurate information about player recoveries.

Despite assurances of returns by January for Malacia, he’s still sidelined.

Number of Injured Players Among the Top 6 Teams According to PlanetFootball

The 2023/24 Premier League season has seen Alejandro Garnacho, Rasmus Hojlund, Scott McTominay, Marcus Rashford, and Bruno Fernandes all lead the way for Erik Ten Hag’s side.

Garnacho has been a sensation under Erik Ten Hag’s management this season. The youngster has registered a total of 7 goals and 3 assists in the premier league to take his tally to a total of 9 goals + 4 assists this season.

Let’s take a closer look at the top scorers under Erik Ten Hag’s management this season based on the Premier League goals statistics.

One of the interesting facts about Manchester United’s 2023/24 season is that it has produced a crop of young talents that can spearhead the push for titles in the future.

Among them is Kobbie Mainoo (18), who has seen a meteoric rise under Erik Ten Hag from winning the FA Youth Cup to becoming a senior England international in just two years.

Another rising star is Alejandro Garnacho (19), who joined United’s youth system from Atletico Madrid in 2020. Within four years, he secured his place on the first team and earned a call-up to the Argentina national team.

Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho are 𝐁𝐎𝐓𝐇 set to make full debuts for their countries tonight! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇦🇷🌟

You absolutely 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 to see it…❤️ pic.twitter.com/JQLGO59m9H

— UtdDistrict (@UtdDistrict) March 26, 2024

Despite a less-than-stellar 2023/24 season for the ‘Red Devils,’ there’s still a glimmer of hope. United is now in the semifinals of the FA Cup, with a crucial clash against Coventry City on April 21, 2024.

If they secure victory, they’ll advance to the final, potentially facing off against either Manchester City or Chelsea.

For those following the action closely on betting sites, a win in the FA Cup final on May 25, 2024, could salvage United’s season from being deemed completely abysmal.

One of the bad facts about Manchester United is that they have had a terrible defense throughout the 2023/24 season.

Manchester United’s game against Liverpool further plummeted the defense into a worse state. United conceded 28 shots against Liverpool, making it the second successive Premier League game they have done so this season.

The defense has struggled to maintain focus in the later stage of the game this season. The 1-1 draw against Bretford had them concede a 99-minute goal only after going ahead in the 96th minute.

Again, the defense threw away the lead to Chelsea, conceding 2 goals within the space of a minute.

Overall, the team has scored a total of 45 goals this season, conceding 46 — a horrible statistic for a team of such caliber.

Since Sir Jim Ratcliffe acquired 25% ownership of Manchester United, he now oversees all football operations, including transfers.

The club has been active in the transfer market for the 2023/24 season:

Man Utd New Signings 2023/24: 

• Rasmus Hojlund from Atlanta for £65.00m
• Mason Mount from Chelsea for £55.00m
• Andre Onana from Inter Milan for £45.00m
• Altay Bayindir from Fenerbahce for £4.20m
• Sofyan Amrabat from Fiorentina on loan
• Sergio Reguilon from Tottenham Hotspur on loan
• Jonny Evans on a free transfer from Leicester

Man Utd Departures 2023/24

• Anthony Elanga to Nottingham Forest for £15.00m
• Dean Henderson to Crystal Palace for £15.00m
• Fred to Fenerbahce for £8.33m
• Alex Telles to Al-Nassr for £6.00m
• Matej Kovar to Bayer Leverkusen for £4.27m
• Various loans and released players, including David de Gea, Phil Jones, and Axel Tuanzebe.

Marcus Rashford, who had a stellar season under Erik Ten Hag’s first year at Manchester United, scoring 30 goals across all competitions, is now facing a rough patch.

Facts about Manchester United players in the 2023/24 season show that Rashford’s performance has been far from impressive.

Reports surfaced of him being ill before an FA Cup game against Newport County, only to allegedly be seen at a nightclub the night before.

With just 7 goals and 2 assists in 30 Premier League appearances, his form has been inconsistent, raising doubts about his progression into a world-class attacker. 

Concerns about his commitment to the team were evident in a recent match against Chelsea and Liverpool, where he delivered a below-average performance before being substituted in the 66th minute.

🚨🚨🎙️| Gary Neville on Marcus Rashford:

“I don’t know how to say this, but to me there is something not right. He’s not right. And it’s not just a case that he’s not playing football well, he doesn’t look happy. And I’m looking at him thinking, I’m actually worried about him.” pic.twitter.com/6celyAuN6d

— centredevils. (@centredevils) April 4, 2024

According to recent football news, Manchester United finds themselves in a challenging position this season, currently sitting 6th in the Premier League table after 30 games.

With 45 goals scored and 46 conceded, they’re holding onto a precarious -1 goal difference.

The team’s poor form has inevitably sparked speculation about Erik Ten Hag’s future. Despite this uncertainty, a potential FA Cup win could provide a glimmer of hope.

However, whether it would be enough to secure Ten Hag’s job remains to be seen.