Getting used to it? Ten Hag’s Manchester United have conceded three or more goals in a game the most times among Premier League clubs

On the morning of October 4, in the second round of the Europa League group stage for the 2024/25 season, Manchester United visited Porto. Although they once led 2-0, the match ultimately ended in a 3-3 draw. Bruno Fernandes was sent off with a red card for the second consecutive game, but Harry Maguire scored a crucial goal in stoppage time to help the Red Devils equalize.

The match started with Manchester United not performing ideally, but they took the lead with goals from Rashford and Hojlund, achieving a dream start. However, Porto did not lose heart and instead intensified their attack. Although Onana saved Mazraoui’s header, Pepe seized the opportunity to score on the rebound, bringing Porto back into the game.

Shortly after, in the 34th minute, Porto scored through a fine team effort, with Joao Mario delivering an accurate cross that Omorodion headed home, making the score 2-2.

In the second half, Manchester United attempted to regain control of the game, but without much success. In the 50th minute, Porto launched another attack, with Pepe quickly entering the penalty area and successfully passing to Omorodion, who scored his second goal, putting Porto ahead.

In the 81st minute, Manchester United’s situation worsened when captain Bruno Fernandes received his second yellow card of the game for fouling in Porto’s penalty area, resulting in a red card.

Just as everyone thought Manchester United would lose, Maguire stepped up. In the first minute of stoppage time, he headed the ball into the net from a corner kick taken by Eriksen, equalizing for Manchester United. The match ended in a 3-3 draw.

Despite this, Manchester United conceded three goals again in this game, with manager Ten Hag setting some unflattering records. Since taking over Manchester United in 2022, Ten Hag has seen his side concede at least three goals in 24 games, the highest among all Premier League teams.

Additionally, since last season, Manchester United have conceded two or more goals in a single game 31 times, also the most in the Premier League. If Manchester United continue to perform poorly in their upcoming match against Aston Villa, whether Ten Hag will remain as manager after the international break in October becomes uncertain.