Manchester United failed to secure three points in the Premier League for the second time in a row on Saturday. The Reds drew 2-2 at Southampton and are now eight points below their desired 'Top 4' position after yet another demoralising display.
It has frustratingly become the norm for United to start their matches on the wrong foot and this was seen again on Saturday as they were already two goals down after 20 minutes.
It could be argued that the disruption in their defence options due to injuries contributed to the shakiness at the back. Yet this is still not enough to excuse the sloppiness in the manner decisive goals are being conceded. As Manchester United fans we are accustomed to watching world class football and we are now finding it difficult to classify our team’s efforts as average.
As described by Nathan Quao in his blog post, the football at times has been pathetic. Too many errors are being made by too many different players. The players at times are finding it difficult to get the basics right. Yet again we have witnessed a United side who seem lost in the pitch, confused, lacking the hunger to win, short of desire, and with insufficient aggression.
It is very upsetting watching players of one’s favourite club go about their business in a Premier League match as if there is nothing on the line. Until Lukaku’s goal late in the first half, Southampton looked hungrier, better, and more willing to fight.
Later in the first half the Reds responded with two goals from Romelu Lukaku and Ander Herrera. However, despite managing to level the score the reds were not able to completely turn the score around and achieve victory. United have been making several good comebacks lately but the question many are asking is: Why do they need to concede goals in order to start performing? If they ever aspire to be a title contending team again United need to maintain high performance levels from the very first minute till the end, and not begin to fight back after too much damage has already been inflicted.
The pressure on the manager Jose Mourinho continues to rise as the situation at Old Trafford becomes more and more desperate.
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