Manchester United's struggles continue as they match a decade-old anti-record following their latest defeat in the Premier League. On May 4, 2025, the Red Devils faced Brentford in London, suffering a dramatic 4-3 loss that has left fans questioning the team's direction under manager Rúben Amorim. This defeat marks the sixth consecutive league match without a victory for United, a streak that has not been seen since December 2015, when Louis van Gaal was at the helm.
Despite Mason Mount finally breaking his scoring drought by netting a goal during the match, it was not enough to secure any points for United. The team last celebrated a league victory on March 16 against Leicester City, and since then, their form has been dismal. Currently, they sit 15th in the Premier League standings, a stark contrast to their storied history. The last time Manchester United finished this low was in the 1989/90 season when they ended up 13th.
Rúben Amorim, who joined Manchester United in November 2024, has been vocal about the challenges facing the club. Following the loss to Brentford, he acknowledged the team's focus has shifted towards the Europa League, where they are currently 3-0 up against Athletic Bilbao ahead of the return leg at Old Trafford. "At the moment we have to be clear that our focus is more on saving players and trying to be competitive [in Europe]," said Amorim. "It’s not a good thing to say, but we have to understand the context. We’re in the final games of the season and some of the players are playing all the time. We need to be careful, our focus is on the Europa League, and we have to prepare the present and also the future."
The pressure is mounting on Amorim, especially considering the club's current trajectory. A few weeks ago, a humiliating 4-1 defeat to Newcastle mathematically confirmed that Manchester United would finish the season with their lowest-ever points total. The current winless streak, which includes four defeats, is the worst since Van Gaal's era, when he managed to halt a similar slide at seven games. Amorim will be hoping to avoid the same fate as Van Gaal, who was sacked shortly after winning the FA Cup, finishing fifth in the league.
As the season winds down, the stakes are high for Manchester United. The Europa League final, which could feature either Tottenham Hotspur or Bodo/Glimt, presents a crucial opportunity for redemption. Winning this tournament would not only secure a place in next season's Champions League but also bring much-needed financial resources to the club. "It’s massive for us. All the suffering that we’ve had in these last games in the Premier League, we must do something about that," Amorim emphasized. "We can do that on Thursday, we have our fans, and we need them a lot."
With three rounds left in the Premier League season, the Red Devils are in dire need of a turnaround. Their current position is alarming, and the historical context of their performance only adds to the pressure. Fans and pundits alike are left to wonder if Amorim can steer the ship away from further disaster and towards a brighter future.
As the team prepares for their upcoming Europa League match, all eyes will be on how they respond to the recent setbacks. The players will have to dig deep to find the resilience needed to compete at a high level, especially after enduring a season filled with disappointment. The looming question remains: can Manchester United rise from the ashes of their worst-ever Premier League season and find success in Europe?
