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“Is that real?” Roy Keane left in disbelief by damning Man Utd stat after latest defeat

In the aftermath of Manchester United’s disappointing 1-0 loss to Newcastle, club legend Roy Keane expressed disbelief at a glaring statistic regarding Erik ten Hag’s tenure.

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The season has been far from stellar for United, currently occupying the seventh spot in the league table with six losses in their first 14 games.

The recent defeat against Newcastle, marked by an Anthony Gordon winner, raised concerns about Ten Hag’s team, with the Magpies potentially inflicting more damage.

During the Super Sunday analysis featuring Keane, Jamie Carragher, and Micah Richards, a graphic highlighted United’s away record against top-nine clubs under Ten Hag.

The statistic revealed that, since the start of his tenure last summer, United managed only one point in 12 games against these teams, resulting in 11 defeats and a solitary 2-2 draw at Tottenham in April.

Keane’s reaction to the stat spoke volumes, as the former United midfielder commented, “That doesn’t look real. Is that real? It looks ugly. That looks ugly.”

The discussion delved into the team’s defensive struggles, referencing high goal concessions in recent matches against City, Liverpool, and Brentford.

Keane highlighted the challenging situation and increased pressure on the manager, emphasizing the need for change within the squad.

Addressing the player dynamics, Keane pointed out the persistence of relying on individuals who failed to propel United forward in the past couple of years.

He alluded to the cyclical nature of the team’s approach, reminiscent of the famous saying about insanity – doing the same thing repeatedly and expecting different results.

Keane emphasized the importance of hard work and noted that, if the team doesn’t match the opposition’s effort, trouble is inevitable.

As Ten Hag faces challenges with Marcus Rashford’s form, a lack of midfield creativity, and ongoing scrutiny of goalkeeper Andre Onana, the upcoming fixtures against Chelsea, Liverpool, and Bayern Munich are expected to add to United’s difficulties.

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