Manchester United’s attempt to put a positive spin on a thoroughly miserable weekend has backfired, with the club’s social media team coming under fire.
The Red Devils' historically turgid season reached a new low over the weekend as they were battered and humiliated by Brighton at the Amex. Ralf Rangnick’s side knew they needed to win their final three games to avoid the ignominy of recording United’s lowest ever Premier League points tally.
But on a sobering night, United were pulled from pillar to post, ultimately running out 4-0 losers to a vastly superior Brighton side. The defeat means that United now run the risk of missing out on the Europa League as well as the Champions League and could be forced into qualifying for the third tier Europa Conference League.
