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Manchester United is going through a difficult time. The team cannot play on an equal footing with the league leaders. But the Red Devils' fans still hope that the situation will change after the arrival of new owners or a new coach. In the meantime, you can use https://azbukmeker.com/mostbet/ to make profitable bets on the English Premier League and other top championships.

Without Sir Alex

The departure of legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson in 2013 marked the beginning of a steep decline for Manchester United. Though he guided them to one final Premier League title in his final season, United have struggled to maintain that level of success under subsequent managers.

In the years since Ferguson's retirement, United have cycled through numerous managers including David Moyes, Louis van Gaal, Jose Mourinho, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Ralf Rangnick and current boss Erik ten Hag. Despite some positive moments, each has ultimately been unable to meet the lofty standards set under Ferguson's long tenure.

«Ferguson knew the direction the club was heading and got out at the right time. They are still dealing with the aftermath», – Wayne Rooney remarked in 2022, summarizing the ongoing turmoil at Old Trafford.

While living up to Ferguson was always going to be an immense challenge, United's sharp decline has nevertheless surprised many. Ten Hag had seemingly steadied the ship last season, but troubles have emerged again in his second campaign with the club currently sitting 8th and at risk of missing the Champions League.

Just few interesting stats

Several statistics underscore just how far United have fallen since the Ferguson era:

• They have lost as many home Premier League matches since his retirement as in his entire 26-year stint.

• Their 5 losses in the first 10 league games this season represent their worst start since 1986-87.

• Even obscure former player Bebe has scored more league goals in 2023 than United's entire attack combined.

• They have surpassed 80 points just once post-Ferguson versus 16 times under him.

• Their highest goal tally was 73 under Ferguson, achieved 15 times, versus just once since he left.

• After 21 straight top 4 finishes with Ferguson, United have ended outside the top 4 five times in the last 10 seasons.

• All their rivals have amassed more points since 2013.

• Their current projection of 57 points would be by far their lowest ever in the Premier League.

• Ferguson only lost 5+ league matches in a season 8 times. United have done so 9 of the last 10 seasons.

The stats paint a bleak picture of United's struggles to maintain their status as a top Premier League club since Ferguson's departure. Major improvements will be needed to restore United to their prior glories.