Manchester United’s disastrous season hit another low at the weekend with a 4-1 hammering at the hands of Newcastle United.
The result marked the club’s 14th Premier League defeat of the campaign — equalling their worst-ever top-flight tally with six matches still to play.
Despite Alejandro Garnacho briefly drawing United level in the first half, Ruben Amorim’s side capitulated again, conceding three more goals and showing little fight.
United’s defence remains a glaring issue, and it’s no surprise that INEOS are targeting reinforcements in the summer as part of a major rebuild.
Leny Yoro, who has recently come back from an injury, had his performance heavily scrutinised.
Leny Yoro, who played the full 90 minutes against Newcastle, was involved in a moment that drew the attention of pundits and fans alike — but not for his defending.
After Harvey Barnes slotted home Newcastle’s third goal, Yoro was seen glancing toward the assistant referee, seemingly appealing for something, despite no foul or offside being involved.
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Thierry Henry, speaking on Monday Night Football, was left baffled by the gesture and didn’t hold back.
“Look at Yoro and what he is asking for,” Henry said.
“I don’t know why… I don’t know what he is looking at.
“I’ve never seen that before.”
The Arsenal legend’s over-the-top reaction — including exaggerated expressions — was met with laughter in the studio but anger outside of it.
United fans and wider football supporters were quick to call out the punditry, accusing Thierry Henry of going out of his way to mock a teenager in a freeze-frame moment.
Many pointed out that defenders routinely glance at the linesman after conceding goals and felt the criticism was more performative than analytical.
“This was for clicks,” one fan said.
“He knows defenders do this every week.”
Thierry Henry’s dramatic reaction could give Yoro extra motivation to prove him wrong when United face Lyon on Thursday in their biggest game of the season so far.
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Source: Centred Devils
