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THE SHARPE END: When did Man United's belly get so soft?

3 weeks ago

Remember the days when Manchester United were drawing late into a game, Fergie would look at his watch and you knew what was coming next? 

United would win, of course. 

These days it’s the same, you still know what’s coming, it’s just the other way around.

We should not be surprised, though. This is Brighton. United lose a higher percentage of their games against the Seagulls than any other PL side in history.

James Sharpe dives into the stats behind Man United's withering defence late in games 

Source: dailymail.co.uk

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