Lost in London! Dismal defeat at West Ham compounds Erik ten Hag's woeful record in the capital - and it could cost him his job

Saying that all Manchester United fans come from London is one of the most tired and unfunny jokes in football. But the Red Devils' recent record in the capital is no laughing matter and is another argument against Erik ten Hag continuing in charge for much longer.

Sunday's infuriating defeat at West Ham was the ninth time United have lost a Premier League away game in London under Ten Hag, and the next time they head there to face Arsenal in December, it will have been more than a year since they have tasted victory in the city.

United headed down to the London Stadium just three days after their dull draw against Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce in the Europa League. Ten Hag aptly described the noise at the Sukru Saracoglu Stadium as a "hostile" atmosphere, and visiting West Ham at the home of the 2012 Olympic Games should have felt like a stroll in palatial gardens by comparison. However, despite dominating the first half and creating five glorious chances, United succumbed to a familiar fate, losing 2-1 after a baffling penalty was awarded to the hosts in added time.

United’s poor away form has been a theme of Ten Hag’s time in charge, be it in the Premier League (17 wins from 43) or in Europe (four out of 11, and one win in their last eight). But even set against that backdrop, their record in London is diabolical.