"I'm already on to the next cup, this one is in," Erik ten Hag joked after he accidentally left the Carabao Cup trophy in the press conference room following Manchester United's victory last season. United ensured last season was one of success when they ended their trophy drought with a victory over Newcastle United at Wembley. United have regressed this season, and in four days, their hopes of winning a trophy could be ended as well. A year after their Wembley win, United's style of play is no clearer; they are further away from challenging for the top prizes, and serious questions have been asked about Ten Hag's suitability for the role. The very fact that last season's League Cup win was such a standout event in the recent history of the club shows just how much standards have dropped.
