It was United 's eighth league defeat in 24 matches , compared to just five in 38 in Ferguson 's championship-winning farewell . David Moyes suffers eight defeat in 24 league matches in charge of Stoke . 1984 's eight -1 loss to Stoke was United 's first in the league to that team since 1984 . Manager Moyes blames bad luck and poor finishing in front of goal . Reverse means Manchester United may fall nine points behind first place by end of weekend .
David Moyes suffers eight defeat in 24 league matches in charge of Stoke . 1984 's eight -1 loss to Stoke was United 's first in the league to that team since 1984 . Manager Moyes blames bad luck and poor finishing in front of goal . Reverse means Manchester United may fall nine points behind first place by end of weekend .