The recent defeat against Newcastle United has exacerbated the deep crisis of Manchester United, the club probably experiencing the darkest season in its history in the Premier League. Since Sunday, a wave of indignation and criticism has struck the Red Devils, the club’s former iconic players joining the chorus of observers and analysts, all unanimous on the declining performance of the English team. Particular attention was paid to the lack of commitment and passivity displayed by some players, a specific incident, in particular, which shocked many spectators and involved a French player.

The episode of Newcastle’s second goal, marked by Harvey Barnes at the time of the game, was particularly controversial. Taking advantage of a loss of ball from Noussair Mazraoui, Barnes set out on the goal, taking advantage of a lack of reaction from Leny Yoro, who seemed to be waiting for a favourable arbitral decision. Thierry Henry, emblematic figure of Arsenal, strongly criticized this episode, stressing the unacceptable nature of the goal and questioning the concentration and reactivity of the young French defender.

Beyond this specific incident, Thierry Henry expressed a severe judgment on the entire team, stating that lack of talent is the root of the problem and that players simply do not meet the demands of the highest level. This uncompromising assessment underlines the need for deep questioning and decisive action to redress the situation and enable Manchester United to regain its competitiveness.