SURELY the only way is up for Manchester United.
Ruben Amorim’s men ended a thoroughly dismal campaign empty handed and 15th in the Premier League — only passing the 40-point mark on the final day.
PARuben Amorim will be given just weeks to prove he is the right man for the Man Utd manager job[/caption]
AlamyMan Utd endured a horror season, finishing the season in 15th and losing the Europa League final[/caption]
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That means no European football at Old Trafford for only the second time in 35 years.
As a result, the Portuguese boss knows the pressure will be on him right from the off — just as it was for his predecessor Erik ten Hag 12 months ago.
The fixture computer has done him no favours, either.
United will face last season’s top four in their first eight matches.
So fans should get an early idea of whether the former Sporting coach is the answer or not.
A lack of goals was the major problem last season as United returned a dismal 44 in 38 matches.
Amorim has tried to address that by paying a total of £127.5million to bring in Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo.
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And he finally has a proper No9 in the shape of £74m Benjamin Sesko.
They will at least provide a few more thrills as entertainment was in short supply at the Theatre of Dreams in 2024-25.
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Amid all of United’s woes last season, Fernandes still performed.
Yes, he moaned a fair bit but at least he cared. And that’s what you want from your fantasy performers.
That and someone who’s going to play a lot and score a lot.
Bruno did both – 56 games in total, 19 goals, 18 assists, 50 bonus points and 443 points overall.
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Countdown’s Rachel Riley is a big fan of United, although solving the current conundrum might be beyond her.
It doesn’t take a maths whizz to work out 44 goals from 38 Prem games last season adds up to sweet FA.
Rachel Riley is a Man Utd fan and will be counting on more success in 2025-26
