Rock bottom? No... why Man Utd got worse after 4-0 loss at Brentford

The response to Manchester United’s 4-0 thrashing by Brentford on 13 August 2022 was intense. Many felt the club reacted hastily after the defeat. Although the dodgy transfers since then added to the woes, it wasn’t all doom and gloom; United managed to finish third that season, a feat they’ve only achieved twice since Ferguson left in 2013.