Manchester United are in a sorry state as issues on and off the field heighten the pressure on the Glazer family, executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward and manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Wednesday’s 2-0 defeat to Burnley at Old Trafford was the nadir in a troublesome campaign, with fan discontent growing, Solskjaer’s side slipping and the chance to bolster the squad rapidly running out.

Here, the PA news agency’s Simon Peach takes a looks at the current situation.

What happened on Wednesday night?

PA Graphic
PA Graphic

Is Solskjaer under similar pressure?

Untied boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has overseen back-to-back league defeats
Untied boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has overseen back-to-back league defeats (Martin Rickett/PA)

What are some of the problems?

Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford are out injured currently
Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford are out injured currently (Mike Egerton/PA)

Are United doing anything to improve the squad?

Portugal international Bruno Fernandes is a United target this month
Portugal international Bruno Fernandes is a United target this month (Mike Egerton/PA)

What can United achieve this season?

Manchester United: performance v revenue
Manchester United: performance v revenue (PA graphic)

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