A closer look at Man Utd’s poor away record against the Premier League’s best

Manchester United’s wretched record away to the Premier League’s best continued with Thursday’s late loss to Brighton.

The Red Devils have failed to win any of their away games against the current top nine teams, drawing one and losing the other eight.

Here, the PA news agency looks at that poor record as Erik ten Hag’s first season in charge edges towards a conclusion.

Brentford (currently 9th) 4 Manchester United 0 – August 13, 2022

Manchester United were humiliated at Brentford
Manchester United were humiliated at Brentford (John Walton/PA)

Manchester City (currently 1st) 6 Manchester United 3 – October 2, 2022

Manchester United players look on as Manchester City celebrate their fifth goal
Manchester United players look on as Manchester City celebrate their fifth goal (Martin Rickett/PA)

Aston Villa (currently 8th) 3 Manchester United 1 – November 6, 2022

Cristiano Ronaldo's final match at United ended in defeat
Cristiano Ronaldo’s final match at United ended in defeat (Barrington Coombs/PA)

Arsenal (currently 2nd) 3 Manchester United 2 – January 22, 2023

United lost at the death against title-chasing Arsenal
United lost at the death against title-chasing Arsenal (John Walton/PA)

Liverpool (currently 5th) 7 Manchester United 0 – March 5, 2023

The final score on the large screen at Anfield
The final score on the large screen at Anfield (Peter Byrne/PA)

Newcastle (currently 3rd) 2 Manchester United 0 – April 2, 2023

Manchester United’s Victor Lindelof, Facundo Pellistri and Bruno Fernandes look dejected after the final whistle
Manchester United’s Victor Lindelof, Facundo Pellistri and Bruno Fernandes look dejected after the final whistle (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Tottenham (currently 7th) 2 Manchester United 2 – April 27, 2023

Son Heung-min scores Tottenham's equaliser
Son Heung-min scores Tottenham’s equaliser (John Walton/PA)

Brighton (currently 6th) 1 Manchester United 0 – May 4, 2023

Manchester United were punished by a last-gasp penalty on Thursday
Manchester United were punished by a last-gasp penalty on Thursday (Adam Davy/PA)

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