Manchester United Premier League 2025 Full Schedule: Man United fixtures, match list, dates, timings, venues
It got even worse last season when under new manager Ruben Amorim, who had to inherit a squad compiled by previous coach Erik ten Hag before he was sacked in the middle of the season, finished a lowly 15th in the league. They also ended their campaign with their lowest points tally in the Premier League era where they accumulated 42 points from their 38 games.
This season, like every other season, has started with a little ray of hope with United completely overhauling their forward line, bringing in Matheus Cunha from Wolves, Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford and Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig. They are also circling around Brighton's Carlos Baleba in order to strengthen their midfield.
With United firmly in their transition era, fans will do well to lower their expectations. The first thing United will aim to do is finishing Top 4 and securing Champions League football for the next season. But that path is also strewn with dangers with Amorim's side set to face Arsenal, City and Chelsea in the first 5 fixtures.
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