April 14th 2024.
During the post-match press conference, Erik ten Hag, the manager of Manchester United, faced a question about the team's chances of finishing in the Premier League. This question seemed to have irritated Ten Hag, as he abruptly left the conference without answering it. The Red Devils are currently in seventh place, after being held to a draw by Bournemouth on Saturday. This disappointing result came after a string of winless games, leaving United struggling to even maintain their current position.
Things could have been even worse for United, as the referee initially awarded a penalty to Bournemouth in stoppage time. However, after a thorough review by VAR, it was determined that the foul occurred just outside the box. This close call only adds to the mounting pressure on United as they now have teams like West Ham and Chelsea closing in on their spot in the table.
If United were to finish in seventh place, it would be their joint-worst finish in Premier League history, tied with their 2013-14 season under David Moyes. This is a possibility that is looming over the team and could even result in Ten Hag claiming the unwanted record for himself. However, when the journalist posed the question about this potential outcome, Ten Hag refused to acknowledge it and ended the press conference before it could even be fully asked.
Reflecting on the game against Bournemouth, Ten Hag acknowledged that the team struggled in the first half, but ultimately showed resilience in fighting back from a losing position twice. He also praised the team spirit, but noted that there is room for improvement and composure in future games.
Looking ahead, United have a crucial match against Coventry City in the FA Cup semi-finals, followed by home games against the bottom two teams in the Premier League. These matches are now must-win games for United if they want to salvage their season and avoid their worst finish in Premier League history.
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