The match was notable for Manchester United's poor performance. The team had completed an open-top bus tour earlier in the day, but their football skills did not match the excitement of the bus tour. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim was in the crowd and took to social media to make some lighthearted comments about the team's performance. He joked that Manchester United had not won a trophy again and might face a "headache" next season. He also added that hopefully, they would not get relegated to the Championship, which is England's second tier of football.

Manchester United had a disappointing season in the Premier League, finishing 15th on 42 points. This is considered their worst campaign since the 1973-74 season, when they were relegated to the second division. If they repeat this performance next season, they might indeed face relegation to the Championship.