A 4-1 defeat to Como in the UEFA Champions League — just another night Manchester United fans would rather forget. But perhaps the worst part of supporting United isn’t losing; it’s the cycle of hope, hype and heartbreak that follows every setback. From unpredictable performances to boardroom infighting and the burden of past glory, we ask: why does backing one of football’s biggest clubs feel like such a thankless task? Join Neil Humphreys & Zia-ul Raushan - LIVE every weekday at 6.50am for The Final Score only on Let's Talk Singapore | Weekdays 6-10amSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 4-1 defeat to Como in the UEFA Champions League &mdash; just another night Manchester United fans would rather forget. But perhaps the worst part of supporting United isn&rsquo;t losing; it&rsquo;s the cycle of hope, hype and heartbreak that follows every setback. From unpredictable performances to boardroom infighting and the burden of past glory, we ask: why does backing one of football&rsquo;s biggest clubs feel like such a thankless task? Join Neil Humphreys &amp; Zia-ul Raushan - LIVE every weekday at 6.50am for The Final Score only on Let's Talk Singapore | Weekdays 6-10amSee <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

The Final Score: Hope, hype and heartbreak..on repeat; The pain of being a Manchester United fan