“Fans who enjoy watching the Red Devils struggle would have got their money’s worth Henry Tomlinson, Freelance Sports Reporter Published: 23:00, 13 Jun 2025 Updated: 23:52, 13 Jun 2025 PREMIER League viewing figures plummeted this season – but Man Utd games proved to be the exception. The Red Devils endured a horror season in which”, — write: www.thesun.co.uk
- Henry Tomlinson, Freelance Sports Reporter
- Published: 23:00, 13 Jun 2025
- Updated: 23:52, 13 Jun 2025
The Red Devils endured a horror season in which they finished 15th in the Premier League.
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Rivals fans have been tuning in to watch Man United loseCredit: AlamyThe calamitous season ended with an embarrassing 1-0 defeat to Tottenham in the Europa League final.
And it was far from a vintage season across the Premier League with the title wrapped up early by Liverpool and the three promoted teams confirmed to go back down with weeks to go.
While the fight for Europe kept some fans interested, Sky Sports viewing figures dropped by ten per cent.
While TNT Sports saw a fall of 17 per cent, following two record-breaking top flight seasons.
But Man Utd defied the drop in viewers despite suffering their worst season since last being relegated in 1974.
The Red Devils are viewed as the biggest club in England and a recent Statista survey put them ahead of rivals Arsenal and Liverpool.
But broadcasting insiders also believe another reason was behind them being the most-watched side.
The Times has reported that more fans are tuning in to watch Man United in order to revel in their MISERY.
And they would have had plenty of enjoyment over the campaign.
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The Old Trafford outfit lost a staggering EIGHTEEN games in the Premier League alone.
Ruben Amorim’s side could have more competition for the top spot next season though.
The Portuguese manager will be hoping that rival fans will be tuning out of their matches because they DON’T want to see them win.
There will surely be a wide interest in the English game with nine Premier League clubs in Europe.
This means that there is likely to be more games scheduled for Sundays – all of which will be televised.
The promotion of the well-supported Leeds United will also attract eyeballs as well as the long-awaited return of Sunderland.
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