There’s some Man Utd giddiness in the media after the Reds beat one of the worst teams in the Premier League. Full kit tanker Mediawatch had to double-check the Premier League table on Monday morning and confirm that yes, Manchester United are still in 13th, a full 11 points away from a likely Champions League qualification place . Because, well, this confused us in the Daily Telegraph : ‘Manchester United oil tanker may finally be turning’ Which is one hell of a way to report a 3-0 win over one of the worst teams in Premier League history who have now lost six straight Premier League games without scoring a single goal.
Even this massive, creaking Manchester United oil tanker surely could not run aground in the calm blue, welcoming seas of Leicester City. ‘Manchester United’s supporters noisily insist Ruben Amorim will bring the glory days again and, finally, it does appear that this giant oil tanker is creaking into life,’ writes John Percy. ‘The chant for Amorim echoed around King Power Stadium for long periods as United won consecutive league games for the first time this season, with Rasmus Hojlund and Alejandro Garnacho both ending their long waits for goals.
’ Pesky fact: Manchester United have not won consecutive league games all season; they drew 1-1 with Arsenal in their last Premier League fixture. Another pesky fact: Manchester United are 13th in the Premier League form table having literally only triumphed over two relegation-bound teams over the l.
