BREAKING NEWS: “Disregard Bruno Fernandes’ red card; that wasn’t the reason for Manchester United’s poor performance. The real issue lies with a crucial figure at the club, and it’s not one of the players,” says Manchester United legend Patrice Evra, asserting that the team’s loss to Tottenham stems from a key individual.

Manchester United’s poor home performance against Tottenham was made worse by the controversial red card given to Bruno Fernandes late in the first half. This decision has ignited a debate among fans and football pundits. Fernandes was sent off for a high tackle on James Maddison, but the Portuguese midfielder argued that he had slipped, causing the challenge.

Regardless, the red card added to United’s woes as they were already trailing 1-0. After the dismissal, they crumbled to a 3-0 defeat. However, blaming the loss solely on Fernandes’ sending-off would overlook deeper issues. United’s struggles were clear long before the red card.

From the outset, Manchester United appeared to lack control and organization. Tottenham had already begun to dominate before Fernandes’ sending-off, with United having less than 40% possession.

Tottenham’s tactical approach, spearheaded by manager Ange Postecoglou, outmaneuvered United, particularly in midfield. Erik ten Hag’s team, on the other hand, appeared disjointed, making basic mistakes and showing a lack of tactical coherence. United’s inability to string together meaningful attacks or build momentum suggested deeper issues beyond Fernandes’ red card.

The nature of the defeat was especially worrying given United’s recent summer investments and a relatively healthy squad. Despite playing at home, United lacked the energy, creativity, and control typically expected of them. Even if Fernandes had stayed on the pitch, the team was already heading towards defeat due to their passive and ineffective play. The red card merely hastened an already poor performance.

This result adds to the growing pressure on Ten Hag. After a promising FA Cup victory last season, there were high hopes for continued success.

However, United’s disappointing start to the season, sitting in 12th place with just seven points from six games, has widened the gap between them and the league’s top teams. Their struggles extend beyond the Premier League, with a poor Europa League start, and a worrying lack of goals, having failed to score in three of their last four league matches.

As Manchester United’s struggles continue, the pressure on Ten Hag has intensified. Fans and pundits are beginning to question his leadership, and internal discussions about potential managerial changes have surfaced, signaling a critical period ahead for both the manager and the team.

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