Manchester United chief executive officer Richard Arnold believes ‘the club is making good progress’ despite an embarrassing defeat to Manchester City on Sunday, according to the Manchester Evening News.
Erik ten Hag reportedly retains the ‘full backing’ of the club, despite their dismal performances this season.
Pep Guardiola’s side dominated proceedings at Old Trafford as they eased to an emphatic 3-0 victory.
Erling Braut Haaland scored twice before Phil Foden got on the scoresheet to seal a statement victory for the reigning champions.
Man United fans will be most disappointed by how easy the host made it for their arch-rivals by showing no fight and determination.
Man Utd CEO should wake up and see the reality
Arnold was in attendance for the Manchester derby on Sunday. He saw the Red Devils getting embarrassed in front of him.
We wonder what he is watching all season if he thinks United are progressing as a club.
The Red Devils have already lost five of their 10 Premier League games this season and are eighth in the table.
Their goal difference is minus five – the worst of the top 13 teams in the English top flight.
A top-four finish last season secured Champions League football for United.
They lost their first two fixtures and won the third game by the barest margin – courtesy of a last-gasp penalty save from Andre Onana.
They are yet to win a game with a two-goal margin this campaign. This tells how poor they have been going forward.
Injuries have played their part in pulling United down. However, questions must be asked about Ten Hag and the players.
The whole Man United sale saga has played out for too long. It has caused unnecessary and unavoidable disorder around the club.
The United CEO wants to portray that the club is on the correct path, but he should acknowledge the 20-time Premier League champions are nowhere near where they should be.
