Sir Jim Ratcliffe left red-faced as Man Utd disprove cheeky Tottenham comment
Erik ten Hag expressed his disappointment at the soft goals conceded as Manchester United drew 2-2 against Tottenham Hotspur. Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who is set to invest in the club, described this opportunity as the most exciting of his career as a successful businessman. However, he quickly realized the immense challenge ahead as the poor performance of United this season was on display once again.
Coincidentally, Ratcliffe’s first game at Old Trafford since agreeing to a £1.3 billion deal for a 25% stake witnessed a performance that mirrored the club’s overall campaign. There were promising moments and well-executed goals, but ultimately, defensive errors cost them dearly. Although the match ended in a draw, relinquishing two leads, including one just a minute into the second half, felt like a defeat.
United has a strong historical record against Spurs, with 96 wins out of 201 meetings and only 54 defeats. They have not lost to Spurs at home with fans in the stadium since 2018. As a lifelong United supporter, Ratcliffe is undoubtedly aware of this history and has witnessed many victories over Tottenham. This is likely why, when speaking to the media before the game, he confidently mentioned United’s typically successful record against Spurs.
However, what unfolded was an underwhelming display of inferiority, despite United taking the lead twice. They struggled against a team that has been performing better than them this season, a trend that has been seen against many opponents.
