Patrice Evra has pointed the finger at two Manchester United legends, holding them responsible for the “chaos” at Old Trafford. He criticized the current situation at the club, stating that the standards being displayed are “not good enough.”

Manchester United legend Patrice Evra has pointed to two individuals as being responsible for the club’s struggles, identifying the moment when things began to unravel at Old Trafford.

Since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement in 2013, several managers have attempted, but failed, to restore United’s status as Premier League contenders.

Ferguson’s illustrious 27-year tenure saw him secure 13 Premier League titles, five FA Cups, four League Cups, and two Champions League trophies.

Erik ten Hag is the latest to take on the challenge of reviving United’s former glory, having won an FA Cup and League Cup during his first two seasons.

However, the team has underperformed in both domestic and European competitions since his arrival from Ajax in 2022.

Last season, United finished eighth—their lowest position in the Premier League era—and they currently sit 12th in the table after eight matches in the 2024/25 campaign, leading to mounting pressure on Ten Hag to improve results.

Evra believes he and former manager Ferguson share some of the blame for the club’s decline, suggesting that they departed too soon and left a void in leadership.

Speaking to BBC Sport, Evra remarked, “It’s always tough to talk about United now because back in the day, we played for the fans, the badge, and the history.” He continued, “I blame myself and Sir Alex Ferguson. When we left, we left too early, and it’s hard for the players as they don’t have any example to follow.”

He acknowledged Ten Hag’s efforts, saying, “The manager is trying his best, but it’s not good enough. The chaos at the club has persisted since our last league title in 2013.”

Meanwhile, Dutch legend Edgar Davids revealed that he had a chance to play for Ferguson when he left Ajax in 1996, but ultimately turned down the opportunity.

Describing his encounter with Ferguson, Davids said, “Speaking with Sir Alex was one of the most remarkable experiences of my career. He was everything you wanted—funny, charming, and intelligent.”

“The top teams were in Serie A, and that was where I wanted to be at that point in my career. That was the primary reason I chose to join AC Milan.

“I don’t regret not moving to Manchester United. I’ve met with Sir Alex since then, and we’ve had a good laugh about it all. There are still positive feelings between us.”