What has gone wrong at Manchester United after new low in Crystal Palace defeat?

The Red Devils suffered a humiliating 4-0 defeat at Selhurst Park on Monday night as more pressure was heaped on boss Erik ten Hag.

Published May 7

Manchester United’s poor second season under Erik ten Hag reached a new nadir in Monday’s shambolic 4-0 defeat at Crystal Palace.

In the wake of the Red Devils’ latest humiliation, the PA news agency takes a look at what has gone wrong and what is to come over the coming weeks.

What is the situation at United?

The Red Devils are on course for their worst ever Premier League campaign and in danger of missing out on European qualification entirely. Ruled out of Champions League contention with four matches to spare, United languish eighth on 54 points following their 13th league loss of the campaign. They have never lost more in the Premier League era and only have three matches left to avoid setting competition records for their worst finish (seventh in 2013-14) and lowest points tally (58 points in 2021-22).

Hadn’t things been looking up under Ten Hag?

Erik ten Hag won the Carabao Cup in his first season at United (John Walton/PA)

What has gone wrong at United then?

Manchester United have been beset by injuries in a disappointing campaign (Zac Goodwin/PA)

What’s next for United?

United welcome Arsenal to Old Trafford on Sunday (John Walton/PA)

What about the manager’s position?

Erik ten Hag's side were humbled 4-0 at Crystal Palace on Monday — Erik ten Hag’s side were humbled 4-0 at Crystal Palace on Monday (Zac Goodwin/PA)