Wayne Rooney Predicts Where Manchester United Will Finish in 2025/26 Premier League
- Manchester United's record goal scorer, Wayne Rooney, has predicted his former club's Premier League position for the 2025/26 season
- The Red Devils finished 15th last season and lost the Europa League final, meaning they will miss European football this season
- Ruben Amorim has made some major signings and will be expected to compete for a Champions League spot
Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has shared his prediction for where his former club will finish in the 2025/26 Premier League season.
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Man United are coming off their worst campaign in 51 years. They finished 15th, won 11 games, and suffered 18 defeats.
This season, Manchester United will be under intense scrutiny from their fans, beginning this Sunday when they face Arsenal in a highly anticipated Premier League opener.
Are Man United ready to fight for Premier League?
The Red Devils last claimed the Premier League title in 2013 under Sir Alex Ferguson, but have struggled to come close ever since. While a few top-three finishes have been their best efforts, the last two years have seen a sharp decline.
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Since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement, Man United have seen six permanent managers, with Ruben Amorim becoming the latest to take charge.
Liverpool, Manchester City, and Arsenal have overtaken the 13-time Premier League champions, meaning Amorim's team will need a few more years to catch up.
"We want to return to Europe. We have to be realistic with our fans. We will have to fight a lot because there are more teams with time together than us. We have to focus game by game. We want to win against Arsenal," Amorim said of Man United's target in his press conference.
The arrivals of Benjamin Sesko, Matheus Cunha, and Bryan Mbeumo have strengthened their attack, but the question remains: can they compete with the best of the best?
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Where will Man United finish in 2025/26?
The Red Devils will not be competing in Europe this season, giving them ample time to focus on and prepare for their league matches.
Wayne Rooney, who won five Premier League titles with the Red Devils, believes Manchester United will finish fifth in the league this season.
"I still think they need one or two more signings," said the Old Trafford icon. "But I think you can see what Amorim is doing. I think it's looking better for Manchester United, and I think they will sneak into the top five. I hope they do, you never know," he said on BBC Sport.
The former England international backed Liverpool to lift the Premier League again.
Who are Man United's rivals for top 5?
Fans and pundits universally agree that Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Manchester City are the top four teams.
The next four usually include Aston Villa, Newcastle United, Brighton, and Tottenham Hotspur.
Villa have struggled to sign players due to concerns over breaching profit and sustainability rules, while Newcastle have fallen short on many of their key targets. As a result, a European spot for Manchester United could be within reach.
Why are Man United playing Carabao Cup early?
In a related story, we reported that Man United will start their Carabao Cup campaign early.
Ruben Amorim's team will face Grimsby Town later this month, which is earlier than usual.
The reason is that United are not involved in any European competition this season, and a 15th-place finish means they missed out on any automatic qualification spots.
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