David Moyes suffers eight defeat in 24 league matches in charge of Manchester United . That 's when you know that your luck is n't in . Saturday 's 2 - 1 loss to Liverpool was United 's first in the league to that point since 1984 . Manager Moyes blames bad luck and poor finishing in front of Liverpool . Reverse means United will fall nine points behind fourth place by end of weekend .
David Moyes suffers eight defeat in 24 league matches in charge of Manchester United . Saturday 's 2 - 1 loss to Liverpool was United 's first in the league to that point since 1984 . Manager Moyes blames bad luck and poor finishing in front of Liverpool . Reverse means United will fall nine points behind fourth place by end of weekend .