Manchester United Closes 2024 Sadly

JAKARTA - Manchester United lost again. They were humiliated by Newcastle United 0-2 at Old Trafford in the 19th week of the 2024/2025 Premier League, Tuesday, December 31, 2024, early morning WIB.

The defeat made December 2024 a sad month and at the same time closed this year with bad results.

Throughout nine matches in December 2024, Manchester United lost six times and only won three times.

In fact, four of the defeats occurred in the last four matches, in a row in all competitions.

While five defeats in their last six league games left Manchester United in 14th place in the standings with 22 points.

That position is the worst for them to end the calendar year since they were 15th in 1989.

"One of the most difficult moments in Manchester United's history," said manager Ruben Amorim, who called the team's position in the standings embarrassing.

"It's a very difficult moment, but we have to fight to win the next game," he said again.

Meanwhile, the Red Devils lost through goals from Alexander Isak (4') and Joelinton (19').

In fact, Manchester United have struggled. They tried to get out of the defense area in the first half. However, Rasmus Hojlund and Casemiro both wasted opportunities before halftime.

Hojlund got a pass from Martinez, but his shot went wide a few inches from a far corner. Meanwhile Casemiro fired a wide shot, drowning his head between his hands.

Ruben Amorim's troops played better after Maguire's break and header which goalkeeper Martin Dubravka caught at least left Old Trafford spectators -- who had ridiculed their squad when they left the field at half-time -- at least for their efforts.

Salah satu momen terburuk dalam pertandingan adalah ketika penonton Old Trafford dengan keras mengejak Joshua Zirkzee yang sedang berjuang ketika ambiasam menariknya keluar dari permainan pada menit ke-33.

However, the changes were unable to change the score until the final whistle sounded.