Manchester United were held to a 1-1 draw away at Fulham, with the Red Devils once again looking lethargic and lacking invention.
Away from Old Trafford, Man United needed a late equaliser from Matheus Cunha to spare their blushes.
Man United have serious problems in the opening weeks of the Premier League season, and Michael Carrick might not even be able to turn the tide.
United now have just one win, two draws and two defeats from their first five games, leaving them on five points and sitting 12th in the table.
The numbers behind their performances are even more concerning.
No Premier League side has covered less distance at high intensity than Man United this season. That is a major concern for a team expected to press and defend aggressively.
The Red Devils are also 20th for time spent at high intensity.
It is not simply about distance. United are spending less time operating at high intensity than every other team in the division, a worrying lack of sustained energy.
United rank 20th for sprints. The lack of explosive running is another glaring issue.
Carrick’s side are bottom of the Premier League for the number of sprints made, suggesting their out-of-possession work is far too passive.
They are 20th for time spent sprinting. Unsurprisingly, United also sit bottom for time spent sprinting.
Their inability to consistently make those high-speed defensive actions is becoming a defining feature.
United rank 17th for percentage of time walking out of possession
Perhaps the most damning statistic of all is that only three teams spend a greater proportion of their time walking when they do not have the ball.
To make matters worse, this isn’t a tactical issue Carrick can resolve with the extended break.
The players are clearly behind in their physical work, and Carrick or even any potential new manager will likely not be able to get them up to speed this term.
Things currently look bleak for the 20-time champions of England as they look to secure Champions League football for successive seasons.