Man United had five wins and five losses in the Premier League this season, and seven wins and seven losses overall.
The influential Manchester United supporters continue to fully support Erik ten Hag, and Richard Arnold, the club’s CEO, feels that the team is making “good progress”.
United is currently eight points off of the top four in the Premier League standings after losing five of their first ten league games for the first time since 1986.
Manchester United, who have won seven and lost seven games this season, has suffered setbacks at the hands of Bayern Munich and Galatasaray in the Champions League group stage.
Despite the team’s poor performances, Arnold has assured interested onlookers that United is progressing as a club, according to the Manchester Evening News. United reported record full-year revenues of £648.4 million on Thursday, but nevertheless lost £42.1 million last season.
Arnold was present for Manchester City’s 3-0 derby thrashing on Sunday, which has left United with a goal differential of -5, the joint-worst among the top 13 in the league.
The vociferous contingent in the Stretford End sang beyond full-time, while the Old Trafford fans booed Rasmus Hojlund’s substitute for the second time this season.
Ten Hag is under contract with United until 2025, with an option for an extra year. Following the City defeat, the Dutchman stated that United are “on the rise.”
“We won the previous three games, and the spirit is very high,” Ten Hag emphasised. “The fighting spirit is very high, so I believe we are on the rise.”
“It was a difficult start, but we’re on our way up.” I’m confident that when the injuries heal, we’ll be stronger. As a result, we must be patient, but I am pleased to see some subs or injuries return, as this will strengthen our side.”
Arnold’s status is being discussed in light of an imminent investment from the Ineos Group, chaired by Sir Jim Ratcliffe. Arnold, 52, joined United in 2007 and served as managing director before taking over for Ed Woodward in February of last year.
