11 Most Undesirable Record-Breaking Moments With David Moyes As Man U's Manager
In this hard-to-swallow list for Manchester United fans, SAYS lists down the many ways David Moyes has risen to becoming a record breaker, in all the wrong ways.
By Farouq Johari — 17 Mar 2014, 07:35 PM — Updated almost 11 years ago
11. A record-breaking spending of GBP 64.6 million on new players this season (sadly just two players)
Juan Mata signs for United, breaking the club record of 37 million pounds
Image via www1.skysports.comJuan Mata joins from Chelsea for 37.1 million pounds. It breaks United’s transfer record, set when Dimitar Berbatov came from Tottenham in 2008 for 30.75 million pounds.
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Together with the summer signing of Marouane Fellaini for 27.5 million pounds, it takes United’s spending for the season to 64.6 million pounds -- another club record.
espnfc.com10. Suffered their first EVER loss to Swansea City at Old Trafford
Wilfried Bony celebrates after scoring a winning header in the 94th minute at Old Trafford
Image via huffingtonpost.co.ukMichael Laudrup’s side knock Moyes’ team out of the FA Cup, courtesy of Wilfried Bony’s last-minute goal, as Swansea, who first visited Old Trafford in 1931, finally record their first win there.
espnfc.com9. Lost to Newcastle United at Old Trafford for the first time in 42 years
ewcastle United's French midfielder Yohan Cabaye celebrates lone goal at Old Trafford
Image via nydailynews.comNewcastle United took on champions Manchester United and came away from Old Trafford with a win for the first time since February 1972.
Newcastle’s Malcolm Macdonald, Pat Howard, and John Tudor during the 2-0 win at Old Trafford in 1972. Right. Magpies’ goalscorers John Tudor and Stewart Barrowclough
Image via chroniclelive.co.ukThe photo above shows the last time Newcastle United beat ManU in the 1972 at Old Trafford. The Magpies somehow conspired to earn a fine 2-0 win, with goals from striker John Tudor and flying winger Stewart Barrowclough.
8. Lost to Everton at Old Trafford for the first time in 21 years
Bryan Oviedo celebrates with Romelu Lukaku after scoring the decisive goal
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Everton players celebrate at the full-time whistle having won at Old Trafford for the first time in 21 years
Image via dailymail.co.ukRoberto Martinez did it at the first time of asking and Everton won at Old Trafford for the first time in 21 years. 'It was more than a football game,' said the Toffees boss after ending the hoodoo.
dailymail.co.uk7. Lost at home to West Bromwich Albion for the first time since 1978
Saido Berahino celebrates scoring West Brom's second goal against Manchester United
Image via dailymail.co.ukMorgan Amalfitano's composed chip over David De Gea put West Brom in front after the break before Wayne Rooney's free-kick brought United level. Berahino then got his first Premier League goal, with Marouane Fellaini's late effort ruled out for offside.
6. Lost to Stoke City for the first time in the league since 1984
Charlie Adam celebrates with teamates after scoring against Manchester United
Image via www.telegraph.co.ukCharlie Adam's double strike gave Stoke their first league win over Manchester United since 1984 on a miserable afternoon for the champions.
5. Suffered three consecutive defeats for the first time since 2001
Sunderland's striker, Fabio Borini celebrates after scoring against Manchester United
Image via www.express.co.ukThey have lost three games in a row this season (against Spurs, Swansea and Sunderland), for the first time since 2001. The last time United lost four games in a row came in 1961 following defeats by Birmingham, Arsenal, Bolton and Sheffield Wednesday - the club have never lost five games on the bounce.
dailymail.co.uk4. Worst point tally (40 points) EVER in Manchester United's entire history of the Premier League after 24 games
The current Premier League campaign is United's worst at this stage of a season
Image via dailymail.co.ukLast season, under the stewardship of Sir Alex Ferguson, United achieved their best ever points total after 24 games - this season is their worst at the same stage.
dailymail.co.uk3. Olympiakos became the first Greek team to ever beat Manchester United in the UEFA Champions League
Alejandro "Chori" Dominguez, right, celebrates his opening goal in Olympiakos' 2-0 victory over Manchester United in the Champions League
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Manchester United’s 2-0 defeat to Olympiakos on Tuesday was their first ever loss to Greek opposition, adding to the list of records and landmarks set in David Moyes’ first season at Old Trafford.
espnfc.com2. Conceded two penalties in one match at Old Trafford for the first time in the Premier League
Steven Gerrard celebrates with his teamates after scoring the 2nd spotkick against Manchester United at Old Trafford
Image via dailymail.co.ukMan United have never conceded two penalties at Old Trafford in the Premier League before Liverpool's match on Sunday night. Another record broken by David Moyes!
1. Conceded the fastest EVER away goal at Old Trafford in Premier League history after just 43 seconds
Man City stung them instantly as Edin Dzeko scored after 43 seconds to register the fastest away goal at Old Trafford in Barclays Premier League history.
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Edin Dzeko scored once in each half and Yaya Toure added a late insurance marker as Manchester City romped to a 3-0 win away to Manchester United..
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How many other record-breaking moments will there be for Manchester United?
