Liverpool fan I was rooting for United when they beat Bayern as that Bayern team were insufferable ego maniacs. But I was cheering for Chelsea until they lost.
I think Erik wanted to sink expectations so low that it was ok to win 1-0 against Luton. You know once it meant getting up to 6th. But Ronaldo would be aiming to high like trying to win the Premier league.
My guess it’s a Manchester United fan. So convinced other teams are lucky not just better.