Manchester United make history without even playing in a new low for Erik ten Hag

The unwanted records keep piling up for Manchester United – this time they didn't even have to play to set another one.

It is the first time in the Premier League era that United It has now been two seasons in a row without a player being named in the PFA Team of the Year.

It's been a difficult time for Erik the Hag As there were several Unwanted achievements accumulated last season.

This included their worst league finish and the club's most defeats in the Premier League era.

It was also the first time in 34 years that they finished with a negative goal difference.

There were mitigating circumstances, with injuries piling up throughout the season, which were softened by winning the FA Cup.

Another year has now passed without a player in the PFA Team of the Year.

Cristiano Ronaldo He was their last player to be named to the squad for the 2021/22 season.

Prior to that, Bruno Fernandes and Luke Shaw were named in the previous season.

This time, the team is dominated by stars from Manchester City and Arsenal, who make up nine of the total.

Gunners goalkeeper David Raya was named after keeping 16 clean sheets last season, while team-mates Gabriel and William Saliba also did so.

Manchester City's Kyle Walker and Liverpool Centre-back Virgil van Dijk completed the rest of the defence.

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Rodri, Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard were chosen to complete the midfield trio.

Meanwhile, Phil Foden, Erling Haaland and Ollie Watkins were selected in attack.

The last time Manchester United went two seasons without a player in the team of the year was in 1986/87 and 1987/88.

Phil Foden won the PFA's top player of the year award, while Cole Palmer was named young player of the year.

For Manchester United, the team has started the season with a victory against Fulham in their first Premier League match.

The Red Devils' next game is against Brighton on Saturday at 12:30pm CET, with live commentary on talkSPORT.