Defeat at West Ham Adds to Erik ten Hag’s Woeful London Record as Pressure Mounts
Erik ten Hag’s problems in the capital have come under intense scrutiny following Manchester United’s 2-1 loss to West Ham at London Stadium. United’s setback on Sunday was their ninth Premier League loss in London under Ten Hag, continuing their miserable record that hasn’t seen them win in the capital for more than a year. The defeat has sparked debates over the Dutch manager’s future at the team, with many speculating about how long he will stay.
After controlling a large portion of the first half and creating five clear opportunities, United’s frustrations were apparent. However, a late penalty given to West Ham in added time undid their efforts, leaving players and supporters frustrated. The Red Devils had just returned from a “hostile” Europa League match against Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce in Istanbul a few days before. In contrast, a journey to the Olympic Stadium appeared to be a less complicated task, but the outcome made United’s continuous problems away from Old Trafford more worse.
A Disappointing Outcome Under Ten Hag
With just 17 wins in 43 away Premier League games and just four wins from 11 in European tournaments, Ten Hag’s tenure has been characterized by patchy away performances. But their record in London is especially dismal, highlighting a problem that Ten Hag hasn’t been able to fix despite the team’s investments and efforts to gain momentum.
