Manchester United’s 2024/25 season had a terrible start.  and The question arise: Is Bruno Fernandes outdated? they are out of title race, and also out of the Champions League qualification and Europa League qualification race. The team has struggled with poor tactics, which have only gotten worse under both Erik ten Hag and his replacement, Rúben Amorim.

With 7 goals and 7 assists in 27 league appearances, Fernandes is struggling because of tactical problems, look at his stats, season-on-season decline, not because he is getting worse as a player. United’s 12 points from their first 10 Premier League games represent their worst start in the competition’s history

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current situation of the club

Based on the latest Premier League table, United is currently in 14th position. This is a significant underperformance for a club of Manchester United's history and expectations. what was the main reason?

Lack of Goals

The Premier League table indicates that United has scored only 34 goals in 28 games. This is a low number for a team aiming for the top positions and suggests struggles in attacking effectiveness and converting chances.

Defensive Issues

Conceding 40 goals in 28 games also points to defensive vulnerabilities. A leaky defense makes it difficult to win consistently, even if the attack improves. The negative goal difference -6 further highlights this imbalance between attack and defense.

Inability to win consistently

With only 9 wins in 28 games, and a high number of losses 12, United lacks the consistency to climb the table. They are struggling to put together winning streaks and often drop points in winnable matches.

The Premier League is incredibly competitive, with many strong teams fighting for the top positions. Despite their improvements,  United faces stiff competition from clubs like Nottingham Forest, Bournemouth, Brentford, and others who are currently performing exceptionally well. 

can we blame Fernandes for this current situation? no. but somehow it connects to Fernandes.


so why Fernandes failed at United?

Bruno Fernandes has been a standout creative force in the 2024-25 Premier League season, but his performance has been a mix of brilliance and inconsistency. While his talent is undeniable, United’s struggles as a team have affected his efficiency. In 27 league games, Fernandes has scored 7 goals and provided 7 assists. These numbers are decent but fall short, compared to top performers like Erling Haaland 20 goals and Mohamed Salah 27 goals. Even though he still makes more key passes than his teammates, his chance creation has dropped from 3  to 1.5 per game,

When it comes to creativity, Fernandes is among the best. He averages 2.37 key passes per 90 minutes, putting him in the top 5% of players in the league. However, his 7 assists, are slightly below his expected assists of 7.07, which suggests that United’s forwards aren’t making the most of his brilliant passes. For comparison, James Maddison has 9 goals and 5 assists, showing how a balanced team can help a midfielder thrive. Fernandes’ 14 goal contributions are solid, but they could be even better with a more cohesive system.

One of his biggest challenges is his role in the team. Under Erik ten Hag, he was often played deeper to accommodate Mason Mount, which reduced his impact in attack. His pressing intensity has also dropped to 11.5 pressures per 90 minutes, leaving gaps in defense. Against Aston Villa, for example, he attempted 12 ambitious passes but completed only 33% due to poor off-ball movement from his teammates. This lack of support forces him into risky plays, as he averages just 1.54 passing options when he receives the ball—the fewest among top Premier League passers.

Defensively, Fernandes isn’t as strong. He wins just 1.04 tackles per 90 minutes, much lower than more defensive midfielders. His tendency to roam also disrupts the team’s shape, making United vulnerable to counterattacks. Off the pitch, his leadership has been questioned. With 6 yellow cards already, his frustration often shows, and his visible reactions—like throwing his arms up at teammates—contrast with the calm, commanding presence of past United captains like Roy Keane.

Despite these challenges, Fernandes remains one of the Premier League’s elite creators. His vision and passing are world-class, but his overall impact is limited by United’s tactical issues and his own defensive shortcomings. For Fernandes to truly shine, the team around him needs to step up.


why united failed this season

Manchester United's 2024-25 season has been defined by systemic failures across multiple facets of the club, culminating in one of their worst campaigns in decades.

Chronic Attacking Inefficiency

The team has struggled to score goals, managing only 9 goals in their first 10 league games—their second-worst record in 122 years. Despite creating chances, their shot conversion rate 6.4% and expected goals  difference -7.8 were the worst in the Premier League. For example, Rasmus Højlund missed a key one-on-one chance against Brighton, while Alejandro Garnacho kept hitting the side net. Even in a 3-0 win over Southampton, the goals came from set-pieces, not open play.

Tactical Mismanagement

Switching managers from Erik ten Hag to Rúben Amorim made the team’s problems worse. Ten Hag’s strict 4-3-3 formation left Højlund isolated as a lone striker, which did not suit his playing style. Even after Amorim took over and changed to a 3-4-3 formation, the team’s creativity got worse. In a 0 0 draw against Crystal Palace, United had only two shots on target. The confusion was clear in a 3-0 loss to Bournemouth, where defenders kept losing aerial battles, and midfielders failed to mark their opponents.

Defensive Fragility

Injuries and bad signings weakened the defense, leading to 32 different defensive lineups by December. Lisandro Martínez’s repeated injuries, meant United had to rely on shaky pairings like Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelöf, who gave away easy goals against Nottingham Forest and Wolves. Goalkeeper André Onana’s inconsistent performances, including a big mistake in a 2-0 loss to Newcastle made things even worse.

Managerial and Structural Dysfunction

The late switch to Amorim and Jim Ratcliffe’s partial takeover left the club without strong leadership. Ten Hag’s training was blamed for many injuries, while Amorim’s high-pressing style did not suit the older players. There was also tension in the squad, shown by Jadon Sancho’s public fight with Ten Hag and Bruno Fernandes getting red cards against Tottenham and Wolves.

Financial Missteps

Even after spending £400 million since 2022, bad signings like Antony (1 goal before his loan) and Mason Mount (2 assists in 14 games) left the team unbalanced. Financial rules blocked January signings, so United had to rely on young academy players during injuries.

These problems—from club management to performances on the pitch—have left United in 14th place, facing their worst league finish since 1986-87. The club’s failure to fix big, ongoing issues, rather than just small mistakes, is the main reason for this decline.

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