'I hope': Wayne Rooney makes Man United prediction for 2025-26 season
Manchester United will kick off their 2025-26 season against Arsenal on Sunday.
The Gunners will be travelling to Old Trafford in the opening game of the new Premier League campaign.
Man United legend Wayne Rooney has thrown his backing behind his former club to secure a top-five finish this term.
Speaking at the BBC Match of the Day, Rooney backed Liverpool to retain the coveted league crown, with Arsenal, Manchester City and Chelsea behind them.
He said: “Yes, I think they still need one or two more signings.
“I think what Ruben Amorim is doing, it is looking better for Man United. I think they will sneak into the top five and I hope they do.”
Finishing 5th in the league will help the Red Devils secure UEFA Champions League football for next season.
Man United must hit the ground running INEOS have already delivered a strong summer in the transfer market, setting the stage for success.
A dynamic midfielder and a reliable new goalkeeper would make this window almost flawless.
The team under Ruben Amorim looked sharper and physically more robust in the pre-season tour to the United States.
The spotlight now shifts to the manager and his players to translate that early promise into competitive results.
United will be facing Arsenal, Manchester City and Chelsea in the first five games.
A couple of dreadful results coupled with poor performances could put Amorim in the spotlight.
United are arguably the most scrutinized club in the world and the pundits will pounce on any sign of weakness.
Critics will target the head coach and insists that his formation is the root cause of United’s failure.
INEOS have shown unwavering support to Amorim and they must stick by him for a full season to see his project mature.
The arrivals of Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, and Benjamin Sesko underline the ownership’s intent to drag United back among the elite.
The 40-year-old will also admit that ultimately football is a results business.
He must prove that swapping Sporting Lisbon for Manchester United was not a leap too far for him.
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Article written by Sanidhya Bhardwaj .