Tottenham vs Man United: Red Devils near Relegation Record which happened 51 years ago after Spurs defeat

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Manchester United continued their dismal run in the Premier League with a 1-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur.

James Maddison's 13th-minute goal secured the win for Spurs, ending their 105-day winless streak at home and propelling them to 12th place in the league with 30 points.

Manchester United, under manager Ruben Amorim, now find themselves in 15th place with 29 points, having lost eight of their last 14 matches.

Man United nearing 51-year old Record, Reach new Low

Manchester United's 2024-25 Premier League season has reached a critical juncture. The club has suffered 12 defeats in its first 25 matches in the league so far, which is the most since five decades ago. This marks the club's highest number of losses at this stage since the 1973-74 season, when they endured 13 defeats at the stage and ultimately faced relegation from the top flight.

Despite creating several opportunities, United failed to find an equalizer. Alejandro Garnacho missed a prime chance, and the team's lack of clinical finishing proved costly. The squad has been plagued by injuries and illnesses, with 12 players unavailable, forcing Amorim to include eight teenagers on the bench.

This season's struggles have drawn parallels to the infamous 1973-74 campaign, raising concerns about the club's direction and performance. It has been a dismal season for them and despite Ruben Amorim's arrival, things haven't had a positive turn.

As the season progresses, Manchester United faces mounting pressure to reverse their fortunes and avoid a repeat of history, which shall be a catastrophic one for them.