{"id":10779,"date":"2025-07-29T06:02:35","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T06:02:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/?p=10779"},"modified":"2025-07-29T06:02:37","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T06:02:37","slug":"manchester-united-season-preview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.365scores.com\/news\/manchester-united-season-preview","title":{"rendered":"Manchester United Season Preview &#8211; Ruben Amorim has a fresh start to whip the Red Devils into shape!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/team\/manchester-united-105\">Manchester United<\/a> hit rock bottom last season, slumping to a dismal 15th in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/league\/premier-league-7\">Premier League<\/a>, their worst finish since the days of flared jeans and questionable haircuts in 1973-74. It was a campaign to forget, with just 11 wins from 38 matches and a fanbase left wondering if the glory days were just a dusty trophy cabinet memory. Now, coach Ruben Amorim has a full preseason to whip his side into shape and instill his back-three philosophy into a faltering side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The club has splashed serious cash on Brentford\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/bryan-mbeumo-56369\">Bryan Mbeumo<\/a>, who lit up the league with 20 goals last term, and Wolves\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/matheus-cunha-50077\">Matheus Cunha<\/a>, who banged in 17 across all competitions. These two could be the dynamite United\u2019s attack desperately needs for the 2025\/26 season. Sure, squad depth is a lingering concern, and the Premier League is a merciless jungle where climbing the table can feel like scaling Everest in flip-flops. But this is Manchester United, 13-time Premier League champions, the Theatre of Dreams, the club that refuses to stay down. It\u2019s hard to imagine them doing much worse than last season\u2019s debacle. Let\u2019s dive into what\u2019s in store for United\u2019s redemption arc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Manchester United need an Amorim revival<\/h2><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#the-amorim-era-truly-begins\">The Amorim Era Truly Begins<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#summer-signings-some-firepower-up-front\">Summer Signings: Some Firepower Up Front<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#the-fixture-list-a-brutal-start\">The Fixture List: A Brutal Start<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#key-player-bruno-fernandes\">Key Player: Bruno Fernandes<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#young-gun-to-watch-kobbie-mainoo\">Young Gun to Watch: Kobbie Mainoo<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#tactical-evolution-amorims-3-4-3\">Tactical Evolution: Amorim\u2019s 3-4-3<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#what-to-expect\">What to expect?<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#manchester-united-fan-poll\">Manchester United &#8211; Fan Poll:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-amorim-era-truly-begins\">The Amorim Era Truly Begins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><p>Ruben Amorim arrived mid-season last year, inheriting a squad that looked more like a patchwork quilt than a cohesive unit. His high-energy, possession-based 3-4-3 system was a shock to the system for a team used to limping through matches. They were so shocked, they forgot how to play football. They limped to 15th place.<\/p><br><p>Now, with no European distractions this season, United\u2019s first absence from continental football since 2014-15, Amorim has a full pre-season to drill his philosophy into the squad. His track record at Sporting CP, where he turned a mid-table side into Portuguese champions, suggests he\u2019s got the chops to rebuild.<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But the Premier League is a different beast, and last season\u2019s 15th-place finish showed just how far United had fallen. Amorim\u2019s challenge is clear: restore pride, instill structure, and make United feared again. The early signs are promising. Pre-season friendlies, including a clash against newly promoted Leeds United in Stockholm and a convincing win against West Ham during the U.S. tour for the Premier League Summer Series, have given Amorim a chance to tinker. Although it&#8217;s early doors, the squad\u2019s looked sharper, more aggressive, and fitter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But pre-season is one thing; the real test starts on August 17, when United face Arsenal at Old Trafford in a blockbuster opener. Amorim\u2019s got his work cut out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GettyImages-2152634175-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 12: Rasmus Hojlund of Manchester United in action with William Saliba of Arsenal FC during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Arsenal FC at Old Trafford on May 12, 2024 in Manchester, England. \" class=\"wp-image-10791\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Photo by Ash Donelon\/Manchester United via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"summer-signings-some-firepower-up-front\">Summer Signings: Some Firepower Up Front<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>United\u2019s attack was toothless last season, scoring just 44 league goals &#8211; their lowest since the Premier League\u2019s inception. Enter Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha. Mbeumo, nabbed from Brentford, was a revelation last term, racking up 20 goals and seven assists with a knack for cutting in from the right and leaving defenders in the dust. His versatility in playing across the front line gives Amorim options galore. Cunha, plucked from Wolves, brings grit, flair, and 17 goals across all competitions last season. His ability to drop deep, link play, and still find the net makes him a perfect fit for Amorim\u2019s fluid system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DMQAv9QIsHw\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\r\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\r\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\r\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\r\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\r\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\r\n<div>\r\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\r\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\r\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\r\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DMQAv9QIsHw\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by 365Scores (@365scores)<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Elsewhere, United added Enzo Kana-Biyik from Le Havre and Diego Leon from Cerro Porteno, though both are long-term projects rather than immediate starters. The departure lounge was busy too, with Christian Eriksen, Jonny Evans, and Victor Lindelof exiting as their contracts expired, and Marcus Rashford making a loan move to Barcelona. Jadon Sancho, Antony, Alejandro Garnacho, and Tyrell Malacia are all on the &#8216;for sale&#8217; list as well. The new boys up top, though, give United a fighting chance to outscore their problems while Amorim rebuilds the spine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-fixture-list-a-brutal-start\">The Fixture List: A Brutal Start<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>United\u2019s 2025\/26 schedule doesn\u2019t exactly ease them into things. They kick off with Arsenal at home on August 17, a 4:30 p.m. BST clash that\u2019ll set the tone for Amorim\u2019s reign. The Gunners, fresh off a near-title-winning campaign, are no pushovers, and this opener will test United\u2019s mettle. Next up, it\u2019s a trip to Fulham, followed by a home game against Burnley. Then comes the big one: a Manchester derby at the Etihad on September 13.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Facing Pep Guardiola\u2019s juggernaut so early is a nightmare, but a strong showing could send a message. A week later, Chelsea roll into Old Trafford, rounding out a five-game stretch that\u2019s the toughest opening run of any Premier League side, based on last season\u2019s opponent finishing positions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The festive period brings clashes with Aston Villa, Newcastle, and a spicy trip to Leeds United on January 3, reigniting a historic rivalry. The return leg against <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/team\/liverpool-108\">Liverpool<\/a> on May 2 at Old Trafford could be pivotal, especially with United\u2019s lighter schedule giving them fresher legs late in the campaign. The season wraps up at Brighton on May 24, a repeat of the 2023-24 finale. Navigating this gauntlet will require resilience, but if United can steal points early, they\u2019ll build momentum for the long haul.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"key-player-bruno-fernandes\">Key Player: Bruno Fernandes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If United are to rise from the ashes, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/bruno-fernandes-6262\">Bruno Fernandes<\/a> will be the phoenix. The Portuguese midfielder remains the heartbeat of this team, leading the league in chances created last season despite United\u2019s struggles. His vision, work rate, and knack for clutch moments are non-negotiable. Amorim\u2019s system, which demands quick transitions and creative freedom for attacking midfielders, should suit Fernandes perfectly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now 30, he\u2019s no spring chicken, but his leadership as captain and ability to drag United through tough moments make him indispensable. Fernandes can\u2019t do it alone, though. Last season, he looked knackered by the end, carrying a misfiring attack. With Mbeumo and Cunha now feeding off his passes, the load should lighten, but United need him fit and firing for 38 games. If Fernandes stays sharp, he could be the catalyst for a top-six push&#8230; or better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DJJS8z0o1Oh\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\r\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\r\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\r\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\r\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\r\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\r\n<div>\r\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\r\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\r\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\r\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DJJS8z0o1Oh\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by 365Scores (@365scores)<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"young-gun-to-watch-kobbie-mainoo\">Young Gun to Watch: Kobbie Mainoo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/kobbie-mainoo-121719\">Kobbie Mainoo<\/a> is the jewel in United\u2019s crown, a 20-year-old midfielder who emerged as a rare bright spark last season. His composure, ball-carrying ability, and knack for breaking lines make him hard to omit, even if he&#8217;s not a natural fit for Amorim\u2019s system. Mainoo\u2019s standout performances, including a goal in the FA Cup final win over Manchester City in 2023-24, showed he can handle the big stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With no European games to sap his energy, expect Mainoo to cement his place as a starter and potentially earn a senior England call-up by season\u2019s end. The academy product\u2019s partnership with Fernandes in midfield could be electric, blending youth and experience. He&#8217;s looked good already in pre-season, with Amorim highlighting his performance against West Ham. If Mainoo stays injury-free and keeps developing, he might just be the next United icon. Keep an eye on him when he\u2019s driving forward with that effortless swagger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tactical-evolution-amorims-3-4-3\">Tactical Evolution: Amorim\u2019s 3-4-3<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Amorim\u2019s 3-4-3 is a departure from United\u2019s traditional setups, emphasising wing-backs, quick transitions, and a high press. Expect Diogo Dalot and Patrick Dorgu to bomb forward as wing-backs, stretching defenses and creating space for Mbeumo and Cunha to exploit. The back three, likely Martinez, Maguire, and Yoro, will need to be ball-playing and brave to build from the back, a hallmark of Amorim\u2019s teams. Fernandes and Ugarte will anchor the midfield, with the former given license to roam and the latter sitting deeper to break up play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The challenge is execution. Last season, United struggled with cohesion, often looking like 11 strangers at a Sunday league game. Pre-season has shown flashes of fluidity, particularly in the link-up between Fernandes, Mainoo, and Cunha. If Amorim can get his system clicking early, United could surprise teams. If not, expect some growing pains as players adapt to his demands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"762\" src=\"\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2204949584-1024x762.jpg\" alt=\"MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United celebrates scoring his team's first goal from the penalty spot during the UEFA Europa League 2024\/25 Round of 16 Second Leg match between Manchester United and Real Sociedad de Futbol at Old Trafford on March 13, 2025 in Manchester, England.\" class=\"wp-image-9645\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Photo by Carl Recine\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-to-expect\">What to expect?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s be real: United aren\u2019t winning the league. Manchester City and Arsenal are too polished, and Liverpool\u2019s new-look squad under Arne Slot will be in the mix. But a top-six finish? That\u2019s within reach. With Mbeumo and Cunha adding firepower, Fernandes pulling the strings, and Mainoo breaking out, United have the tools to climb back into respectability. A fourth-place finish, securing Champions League football, would be a massive win for Amorim\u2019s first full season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The FA Cup and Carabao Cup, where United start in the second round, offer realistic shots at silverware too. The floor? Another mid-table slog if injuries bite or Amorim\u2019s tactics don\u2019t gel. But the mood around Old Trafford is cautiously optimistic. The new signings, a lighter schedule, and Amorim\u2019s pedigree suggest United are on the up. Turning the Theatre of Dreams into a fortress again will take time, but the pieces are there for a season that feels more like a revival than a requiem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-widget-type=\"predictions\" data-entity-type=\"game\" data-widget-id=\"0.ho9kgbhv0x\" data-lang=\"en-US\" data-entity-id=\"4452557\" data-publisher-id=\"125\" data-live-mode=\"true\" data-hide-powered-by=\"true\"><\/div>\n<script src=\"https:\/\/widgets.365scores.com\/main.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><em>By Nicky Helfgott &#8211; <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NickyHelfgott1\"><em>NickyHelfgott1 on X (Twitter<\/em>)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep up with all the latest football news and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\"> Manchester United news on 365Scores!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"manchester-united-fan-poll\">Manchester United &#8211; Fan Poll:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"riddle2-wrapper\" style=\"margin: 0 auto; max-width: 100%; width: 640px;\" data-rid-id=\"wGBz53yJ\" data-auto-scroll=\"true\" data-is-fixed-height-enabled=\"false\" data-bg=\"#fff\" data-fg=\"#00205b\"><script src=\"https:\/\/www.riddle.com\/embed\/build-embedjs\/embedV2.js\"><\/script><iframe title=\"Manchester United 25\/26\" src=\"https:\/\/www.riddle.com\/embed\/a\/wGBz53yJ?lazyImages=false&amp;staticHeight=false\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Manchester United hit rock bottom last season, slumping to a dismal 15th in the Premier League, their worst finish since the days of flared jeans and questionable haircuts in 1973-74. 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