Manchester United's Toughest Premier League Seasons

Manchester United has faced significant struggles in the Premier League era, marked by historically low points totals and substantial gaps to the champions.

The top 3

1. Lowest Premier League Points Totals: Manchester United's lowest Premier League points total in a completed season was 58 points in 2021-22, with the 2024-25 season projected to be even lower at 53 points if they win all remaining matches.
2. Longest Trophy Droughts in History: Manchester United's longest historical trophy drought spanned 37 years, which ended in 1948 with an FA Cup win; more recently, they ended a six-year wait for silverware by winning the Carabao Cup in 2023.
3. Biggest Premier League Title Gaps: Manchester United's largest Premier League title gap behind the champions was 35 points in the 2021-22 season, finishing 6th behind Manchester City, and 19 points in 2017-18 when they finished second to City.

Sources

• Man Utd Set Unwanted Club Record Amid Poor Premier League Season - Sports Illustrated
• Manchester United sets another unwanted Premier League record | FOX Sports
• PREMIER LEAGUE: Longest trophy drought for Premier League topflight teams - Waivio
• Ten Hag senses Manchester United's chance to end long trophy drought - The Guardian
• How Manchester United ended their longest trophy drought in 40 years - CGTN
• Ranking Premier League clubs based on their longest trophy droughts ever: Man Utd 8th

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