Manchester United, Tottenham, West Ham fans face disappointing starts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 8:03 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
In the opening weekend of the Premier League, Manchester United lost 2-0 to Hull City, continuing a trend of underperformance since Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement. Tottenham also struggled, suffering a 3-0 defeat to Brentford despite significant summer signings. Meanwhile, West Ham, newly relegated to the Championship, has garnered only one point from their first two matches, raising concerns among fans. Pre-season optimism has quickly shifted to frustration for supporters of these clubs.
- •Manchester United lost 2-0 to Hull City in their season opener.
- •Tottenham fell 3-0 to Brentford, marking a disappointing start.
- •West Ham managed just one point from two Championship matches.
- •Fans express frustration after substantial summer transfer spending.
- •Supporters cite repeated false dawns in recent seasons.
- 8:03 PMYahoo Sports — Pre-season optimism quickly fades for some fans
- 8:03 PMBBC Football — Pre-season optimism quickly fades for some fans
"Pre-season optimism is already fading for Manchester United, Tottenham, West Ham and Rangers fans.
"Pre-season optimism is already fading for Manchester United, Tottenham, West Ham and Rangers fans.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 8:03 PMPre-season optimism quickly fades for some fans
Pre-season optimism is already fading for Manchester United, Tottenham, West Ham and Rangers fans.
- BBC FootballAug 23, 2026, 8:03 PMPre-season optimism quickly fades for some fans
Pre-season optimism is already fading for Manchester United, Tottenham, West Ham and Rangers fans.
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