MU is among the 10 teams at risk of the next season, according to the former Newcastle and West Ham coach, Alan Pardew – who is closely watching the situation at Old Trafford.
The Red Devils have just experienced the worst season in the Premier League era at the 15th place on the rankings. MU won only 11 in 38 matches, lost 18 times – the worst number of the club since 1992. They have also scored a record low goal: only 44 goals, while conceding 54 times.
Besides the poor performance on the pitch, the team also confused when coach Ruben Amorim had a conflict with Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho. At the same time, Antony – who dumbfounded – played flourishing after being brought to Real Betis in January, helping the Spanish team reach the UEFA Conference League final.
To overcome the situation, MU has only one rookie in the transfer window this summer, which is striker Matheus Cunha from Wolves for £ 62.5 million. The initial offer for Bryan Mbeumo was rejected by Brentford, and the Red Devils have not yet offered the second price to meet the requirements of the host club.
The team situation was even more tense when Tyrell Malacia, Jadon Sancho, Antony, Rashford and Garnacho were all practicing in the hope of leaving the club before the transfer window closed, making Amorim coach only have a very thin force to prepare for the new season.
Alan Pardew said that MU's difficulties would not be able to end soon and forecast another “nightmare” season is waiting for them ahead. When asked which team had the highest risk of relegation next season, he answered on the talkSport: “All teams in the end of the group, including Man United. You have to keep an eye on that club. There are 5 first team players who have to practice separately. That does not create a positive signal for the rest of the squad.
Despite highly appreciated CuHa's ability to score – the 15 -goal score in the Premier League last season for Wolves, Parrew said that MU is shopping for the wrong place. He pointed out the £ 108.5 million attack duo, Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee only scored a total of 7 goals in the Premier League last season.
“They have brought an excellent attacker from Wolves. Great technical ability, but that's not the biggest problem. The problem is weak defense, and so far they have not changed much. Everything depends on whether they can liquidate 5 redundant players or not. Now looks like a 'inventory' liquidation '.
MU will continue the preparation phase before the season with a friendly match against Leeds on Saturday, then against West Ham, Bournemouth, Everton and Fiorentina. The 2025/26 Premier League season will officially start with MU with a difficult match against Arsenal on August 17.
No longer attending the European Cup next season, MU will be under great pressure to improve the record after the past disaster season.
