Premier League Prediction Thread 2024/2025

[KTChampions]

I don’t know how close Ten Hag is to being fired (but I hope that he is close), but those who know something and are ready to answer for their knowledge with money (bookmakers) accept bets on this event with odds of 9 to 1. Unfortunately, this means that for now it is not a very likely event. There may be an additional factor in Ten Hag's favor in that if United decide to sack him they will have to pay him 15 million in compensation.

I think Erik Teg Hag is the second version of Jose Mourinho to have issues with his players, the first was Cristiano Ronaldo, and the second was letting David de Gea go and now Jadon Sancho. Erik Teg Hag should settle his differences with Sancho and give him playing time at Machester United. The money that Erik Teg Hag used in signing Onana, Mason Mount, and Ramus Hojlund, could have been used to secure the signature of Harry Kane or Victor Oshimen maybe things could have been different for Manchester United.

I don't think so. They don't have anything even close. Mourinho could be very tough with players (this is justified when a player gets impudent), but he tried to find an individual approach to everyone and was a great diplomat and psychologist. I watched a lot of his interviews and interviews with those whom he coached, and all these points are revealed there. Ten Hag only cares about his image as the "top boss" and not about normal cooperation with the players. This is the approach of a provincial coach who has no place in a top club. In small clubs with young players this might work, but not in big clubs.

[imamusma]

Ten Hag had all of such supports so if he fails with given tasks to improve the club, he really deserved to be sacked by Manchester United. Maybe this season ending will decide he will stay in Old Trafford or will be sacked.

Erik Ten Hag's future in Manchester United depends on where they finish this season, if they end the season disappointingly, i am pretty sure the patience of those at United's hierarchy would run out and he'd be fired. United have started the season in the worst way possible: eliminated from the Carabao cup, 8th position in the league table, won only 1 game out of 3 in the CL and could well be eliminated from the group stage.

Ten Hag is under quite a lot of pressure, this is not what the fans want to see, and TBH i cannot see a change in fortune happening, thus it might actually be inevitable that Erik Ten Hag would get fired, sooner or later.

It could be that Erik Ten Hag future will end before the season is over if he fails again in the next few matches, club officials will definitely get pressure from the fans to get their coach fired, and I think that is a very understandable reaction. Ten Hag efforts to get United on track have always been inconsistent, most recently the defeat to Newcastle knocked them out of the Carabao Cup, where this trophy is considered more realistic to achieve this season.

However, if Ten Hag is fired before the season ends, there is no guarantee that the new coach will make the club better, even though it is full of risks, I think this step needs to be taken before the fans are really disappointed. Fulham and Copenhagen are their next opponents, on paper they should be able to easily win, but it seems difficult to believe that at the moment.

[Davian144]

Yes the defence of Manchester United has been on the weak side, but Maguire and the lindelof have been doing exceptional job recently. Dallot was not able to attack almiron properly during that first goal encounter, Maguire would have done a good job if he was in the position of Dallot.
Manchester United really need improvement, I don't know if there should be change on the coach or the entire squared, it really frustrating seeing United strongly to win almost every week.

The changes that Manchester United need are in several players and also in the way they train existing players, because when Manchester United's tactics are now easier for their opponents to read, of course it will be very difficult for Manchester United to win. every week. Moreover, this season Manchester United also have to think more in several competitions including the UCL, where in general they are also struggling to qualify for the next round there.

[Ojima-ojo]

I would agree with that he may not be interested in the EFL and is focused on the UCL and premier league only if he has been performing really good in the premier league of the UCL but the sad part is that they are not doing so well in any of these leagues so it doesn't look like it.

Ten hag's team isn't even sure of the UCL yet because their performance there hasn't been such that will give them such hope and confidence for the fans, back home in the premier league they have been inconsistent struggling to climb up the table to be amongst the top four, so I don't think ten hag wasn't interested it looked more to me that the rotation tactics was a trial and error kind of tactics he was hoping will work.

How can a club focus on a single league in a season, this is not an expert approach to football because as a club what is important to you is winnings regardless of the leagues all matches have equal priority to the club so for such to happen, the club must prepare all the time to deliver at some points and also making sure that the thrive to top every league that they're listed on.


For sure the Teg Hang boys have tried in several matches but a lot still needs to be done, at some point to keep the steady pest for success at some points, winning is all that matters and I am sure no club will focus on Champions leagues and neglect the premiere and vis-visual, winning is what is most important for the club.

[Fiatless]

Erik Ten Hag's future in Manchester United depends on where they finish this season, if they end the season disappointingly, i am pretty sure the patience of those at United's hierarchy would run out and he'd be fired. United have started the season in the worst way possible: eliminated from the Carabao cup, 8th position in the league table, won only 1 game out of 3 in the CL and could well be eliminated from the group stage.

I am not sure the management of Manchester United will allow Erik Ten Hag to remain with the club until the end of the season if he keeps getting unfavorable results. The club spent a reasonable amount this season and they have some of the best players in the EPL, so the problem might be the coaching crew. They still have a good chance of qualifying for the second round of the Champion League. I think he might be sacked if they end up not qualifying.

Ten Hag is under quite a lot of pressure, this is not what the fans want to see, and TBH I cannot see a change in fortune happening, thus it might be inevitable that Erik Ten Hag would get fired, sooner or later.

It is quite unfortunate to see a couch that was at his best in Ajax struggling to make an impact in Manchester United. He guided some set of young players in Ajax to win five trophies. Maybe the management structure of United is not giving him the right support or he is not just good for the EPL. I think the Glazers should just sell the club.

[Helena Yu]

Who else is to blame if not Ten Hag, so far Te Hag has been given very special rights by the Manchester United management regarding the selection of players and also the time for the process which has been quite long.
Ten Hag brought a lot of hope last season and he asked for many players to be brought in and Manchester United management agreed, then this season Manchester United's performance has not improved, the number of injured players is not an excuse, he as a coach should be able to find a solution.
I think there is no way Manchester United can change, except sacking Ten Hag.

Yep, people are expecting Manchester United to sign more players, but they're forget when Ten Hag is signing player, it's 100% full of personal choice. He will bought more Netherlands and Ajax players, just like previously he did.

We don't need such manager who focus to sign his "favorite player", we need an objective manager.

[Bobrox]

Looking at Manchester United now, I feel like I saw Liverpool's condition before Jurgen Klopp arrived, they look like a mediocre team who won because of luck. here are some match results that I think are bad even they win these matches:

[UCL] Manchester United 1 - 0 Copenhagen

How can they only win by 1 goal and play at home? They should be able to make at least a difference of 2 or 3 goals, Copenhagen is not a strong team, but Manchester United is weak at the moment.

[PL] Sheffield United 1 - 2 Manchester United
[PL] Manchester United 0 - 1 Crystal Palace
[PL] Burnley 0 - 1 Manchester United

Just like their UCL match against Copenhagen, they could only win by 1 goal against bottom teams like Burnley and Sheffield United, what was even worse, they lost at home against Crystal Palace, which is actually a mid-table team.

There are not any special yet with Manchester United performed and winning matches only with mediocre teams, five winning matches in Premier League from mediocre teams opponent and loss when facing top teams such as Arsenal, Brighton Albion, Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City. I doubt with several matches left in first half have to face Liverpool, Aston Villa and Newcastle United will loss and Manchester United have underperform with top opponent teams.

Manchester United have won 5 of 10 matches in Premier League and here teams defeated by United and there are not special exactly almost all teams are mediocre or small teams.

• Manchester United 1 vs 0 Wolves
• Manchester United 3 vs 2 Nott Forest
• Burnley 0 vs 1 Man United
• Man United 2 vs 1 Brentford
• Sheff United 1 vs 2 man United

In Champion League winning match with Copenhagen opponent team, but facing Galatasaray and Bayern Munich got loss.

[piebeyb]

However, if Ten Hag is fired before the season ends, there is no guarantee that the new coach will make the club better, even though it is full of risks, I think this step needs to be taken before the fans are really disappointed. Fulham and Copenhagen are their next opponents, on paper they should be able to easily win, but it seems difficult to believe that at the moment.

Experiencing two defeats with a landslide score must have hurt and disappointed all fans, just look at social media full of mockery from fans of other clubs, of course it also attacks the mentality of Manchester United fans, I almost saw it there, to be honest, that streak of defeats is true. It's a shame but in reality there is nothing more to expect from Ten Hag, it seems he is not really worth keeping, well even though replacing Ten Hag with a new coach won't necessarily make Manchester United perform better.

The new coach may need more time to adapt to the players, it will definitely take a long time, currently I think all Manchester United fans will have a little less confidence in their next matches including the UCL, not sure they will qualify for the UCL group stage because they are not ready playing in the UCL this season, there is a lot that needs to be improved to see Manchester United return to being the good club they were in the previous season.

[baenschi78]

Manchester United are a really shitty team for losing to Newcastle.

Nothing worst than manchester united at this moment. Playing at home without even scoring a single goal against newcastle. The level of manchester united has been degrading so much. Does ten hag aware about this?
He keeps try to blame his players as the main problems of the teams instead of taking responsibility as a coach who was managing its club. I don't even like the way of ten hag was always making excuses for his fault.
Manchester united needs to get the fuck him out of the club. Ten hag is only destroying manchester united this time.

Someone in the management needs to tell glazer to signing a better coach than him. MU shall not forever be trapped into this shitty position. It's losing against everything.
Chelsea probably becomes the upcoming victim from newcastle.

 

Who else is to blame if not Ten Hag, so far Te Hag has been given very special rights by the Manchester United management regarding the selection of players and also the time for the process which has been quite long.
Ten Hag brought a lot of hope last season and he asked for many players to be brought in and Manchester United management agreed, then this season Manchester United's performance has not improved, the number of injured players is not an excuse, he as a coach should be able to find a solution.
I think there is no way Manchester United can change, except sacking Ten Hag.

But I'm also confused, Erik Ten Hag is actually a good coach, he was even able to win several times when he was still coaching Ajax.
But why is it that when he coached Manchester United it's different even though in terms of quality it's clear that Manchester United players on paper are compared to Ajax players, it should be Erik Ten Hag can bring Manchester United back to success just like he coached Ajax before.
If Erik Ten Hag is fired, who is the right replacement?
My opinion is more towards Michael Carrick, because when he coached. Manchester United played stable, defended and attacked equally well and only Carrick knows Manchester United's DNA because he has been with Sir Alex Ferguson, Mourinho, LVG and David Moyes.

[borovichok]

However, if Ten Hag is fired before the season ends, there is no guarantee that the new coach will make the club better, even though it is full of risks, I think this step needs to be taken before the fans are really disappointed. Fulham and Copenhagen are their next opponents, on paper they should be able to easily win, but it seems difficult to believe that at the moment.

Erik Ten need more time to set everything to balance? He was given all the time in the world to fixed the team, but looks like he's incapable of handling the big tasks that follows. Erik Ten Hag's position is currently 50/50 due to his dismal performance. Is Erik Ten Hag working on a genuine concepts to improve the team? I don't think so because the Red Devils have lately been in a downturn, having conceded six goals in two games. That's not the definition of an elite club ready to confront significant challenges. They will face Fulham in the EPL and have a game in the UCL coming up, which will be challenging for them.

[hahay]

Yes the defence of Manchester United has been on the weak side, but Maguire and the lindelof have been doing exceptional job recently. Dallot was not able to attack almiron properly during that first goal encounter, Maguire would have done a good job if he was in the position of Dallot.
Manchester United really need improvement, I don't know if there should be change on the coach or the entire squared, it really frustrating seeing United strongly to win almost every week.

The changes that Manchester United need are in several players and also in the way they train existing players, because when Manchester United's tactics are now easier for their opponents to read, of course it will be very difficult for Manchester United to win. every week. Moreover, this season Manchester United also have to think more in several competitions including the UCL, where in general they are also struggling to qualify for the next round there.

If so, then I think Manchester United should focus on only one competition this season, because playing in many competitions makes Manchester United become bad at this moment. So, because Manchester United also do not have a good chance in the Champion League, then let them fall there . Because then, at least Manchester United can be even better for the results obtained in the Premier League. At least to be able to improve its position in the Premier League standings throughout this season, because if Manchester United is still focused on several competitions then Manchester United will only get worse.

[junder]

However, if Ten Hag is fired before the season ends, there is no guarantee that the new coach will make the club better, even though it is full of risks, I think this step needs to be taken before the fans are really disappointed. Fulham and Copenhagen are their next opponents, on paper they should be able to easily win, but it seems difficult to believe that at the moment.

Erik Ten need more time to set everything to balance? He was given all the time in the world to fixed the team, but looks like he's incapable of handling the big tasks that follows. Erik Ten Hag's position is currently 50/50 due to his dismal performance. Is Erik Ten Hag working on a genuine concepts to improve the team? I don't think so because the Red Devils have lately been in a downturn, having conceded six goals in two games. That's not the definition of an elite club ready to confront significant challenges. They will face Fulham in the EPL and have a game in the UCL coming up, which will be challenging for them.

If it's a matter of time anyway Ten Hag has had quite a lot of time since the beginning of the season to prepare for Man United, I think initially Ten Hag has really prepared everything to perform better this season, but in fact? Yes, we have seen that there is nothing better than them this season, in contrast to last season which usually they can always compete in the top five of the standings and finish in third position. With this then I conclude that it looks like Ten Hag has run out of ways to improve his team, they have lost consistency quite significantly. There is some speculation that there must be a new coach who replaces Ten Hag as Man United coach, I quite agree despite the fact that it is not necessarily successful to restore the performance and prestige of the club back up.

Honestly this is a big problem for a club like Man United, there must be significant changes that can really change and have a good impact. Yes, now Man United are experiencing a difficult phase whether it's in the Premier League or in the UCL, we'll see if Man United can get better results in the next matches against Fulham in the Premier Lague and Copenhagen in the UCL, I'm a little doubtful and I wouldn't expect too much more.

[Bananington]

Erik Ten need more time to set everything to balance? He was given all the time in the world to fixed the team, but looks like he's incapable of handling the big tasks that follows. Erik Ten Hag's position is currently 50/50 due to his dismal performance. Is Erik Ten Hag working on a genuine concepts to improve the team? I don't think so because the Red Devils have lately been in a downturn, having conceded six goals in two games. That's not the definition of an elite club ready to confront significant challenges. They will face Fulham in the EPL and have a game in the UCL coming up, which will be challenging for them.

Looks like there was some hope for Manchester United in their midfield with midfielder Casimero returning to play in the carabao cup but it looks like he's back injured again and will not be available for their game against Fulham which brings Manchester United back to the problem of midfield and how they can handle it because they seem to have been lacking strongly in that area. There is no need to talk about the big problem that's the coach of Manchester United will face if he loses that game as well, There are many calls already for his sack and if he loses that game, I am sure that the Manchester United management will be forced to start considering the decision on his role as manager.

[Zoomic]

Yes the defence of Manchester United has been on the weak side, but Maguire and the lindelof have been doing exceptional job recently. Dallot was not able to attack almiron properly during that first goal encounter, Maguire would have done a good job if he was in the position of Dallot.
Manchester United really need improvement, I don't know if there should be change on the coach or the entire squared, it really frustrating seeing United strongly to win almost every week.

The changes that Manchester United need are in several players and also in the way they train existing players, because when Manchester United's tactics are now easier for their opponents to read, of course it will be very difficult for Manchester United to win. every week. Moreover, this season Manchester United also have to think more in several competitions including the UCL, where in general they are also struggling to qualify for the next round there.

Dallot didn't do much in his wing against Newcastle United in the Coraoba cup. Despite that Almiron was played off wing, he was able to penetrate the Manchester United defence effortlessly from the left wing. This is the reason I had preferred Aaron Wanbisaka over Dallot. However, the blame shouldn't be on only Dallot but he contributed much to the lost of Manchester United apart from Erik 10 fixturing mistakes.
Recently, Maguire has upped his game and even the error-fill Lindalof is becoming more professional. But in general Manchester United players are average players as you can hardly count more than 3 world class players.
Manchester United needs to visit January open window with alot of funds and they also need to upgrade their scout department, if not, they would still waste millions of dollars on average players.

[marcous]

Looking at Manchester United now, I feel like I saw Liverpool's condition before Jurgen Klopp arrived, they look like a mediocre team who won because of luck. here are some match results that I think are bad even they win these matches:

[UCL] Manchester United 1 - 0 Copenhagen

How can they only win by 1 goal and play at home? They should be able to make at least a difference of 2 or 3 goals, Copenhagen is not a strong team, but Manchester United is weak at the moment.

[PL] Sheffield United 1 - 2 Manchester United
[PL] Manchester United 0 - 1 Crystal Palace
[PL] Burnley 0 - 1 Manchester United

Just like their UCL match against Copenhagen, they could only win by 1 goal against bottom teams like Burnley and Sheffield United, what was even worse, they lost at home against Crystal Palace, which is actually a mid-table team.

There are not any special yet with Manchester United performed and winning matches only with mediocre teams, five winning matches in Premier League from mediocre teams opponent and loss when facing top teams such as Arsenal, Brighton Albion, Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City. I doubt with several matches left in first half have to face Liverpool, Aston Villa and Newcastle United will loss and Manchester United have underperform with top opponent teams.

Manchester United have won 5 of 10 matches in Premier League and here teams defeated by United and there are not special exactly almost all teams are mediocre or small teams.

• Manchester United 1 vs 0 Wolves
• Manchester United 3 vs 2 Nott Forest
• Burnley 0 vs 1 Man United
• Man United 2 vs 1 Brentford
• Sheff United 1 vs 2 man United

In Champion League winning match with Copenhagen opponent team, but facing Galatasaray and Bayern Munich got loss.

Overall, looking at the series of wins and losses recorded by Man United, a big question mark arises as to whether management will still retain Ten Hag and give him time until the end of the season, or be forced to part early before season ends. The apology he conveyed to the fans after the match against Newcastle had its pros and cons, but I think more fans couldn't forgive him for the bad result.

However I think there is still a little hope for The Red Devils squad to recover and improve things in the future. although I know this optimism seems a little strange in the midst of their downturn, the United squad and everyone involved in it have no choice but to try to improve things.

[Texac]

Yes the defence of Manchester United has been on the weak side, but Maguire and the lindelof have been doing exceptional job recently. Dallot was not able to attack almiron properly during that first goal encounter, Maguire would have done a good job if he was in the position of Dallot.
Manchester United really need improvement, I don't know if there should be change on the coach or the entire squared, it really frustrating seeing United strongly to win almost every week.

The changes that Manchester United need are in several players and also in the way they train existing players, because when Manchester United's tactics are now easier for their opponents to read, of course it will be very difficult for Manchester United to win. every week. Moreover, this season Manchester United also have to think more in several competitions including the UCL, where in general they are also struggling to qualify for the next round there.

If so, then I think Manchester United should focus on only one competition this season, because playing in many competitions makes Manchester United become bad at this moment. So, because Manchester United also do not have a good chance in the Champion League, then let them fall there . Because then, at least Manchester United can be even better for the results obtained in the Premier League. At least to be able to improve its position in the Premier League standings throughout this season, because if Manchester United is still focused on several competitions then Manchester United will only get worse.

I agree with you. Manchester  United should now only focus on the  Premier League. I don't think Manchester United have much to gain from doing well in the Champions League right now. United's performance is quite poor. Although they qualified for the round of 16, they failed to qualify for the quarter finals. So United  should focus on  Premier League matches.  and trying to stabilize their performance. If the performance is stable then they can do well in the next  season. At the same time, Ten Hag should bring several more changes to his squad. Manchester United  need an experienced striker now. United's attack is very weak. They have trouble scoring even against  weaker teams. So a regular scorer is much needed  by Manchester United.

[bangjoe]

Yes the defence of Manchester United has been on the weak side, but Maguire and the lindelof have been doing exceptional job recently. Dallot was not able to attack almiron properly during that first goal encounter, Maguire would have done a good job if he was in the position of Dallot.
Manchester United really need improvement, I don't know if there should be change on the coach or the entire squared, it really frustrating seeing United strongly to win almost every week.

The changes that Manchester United need are in several players and also in the way they train existing players, because when Manchester United's tactics are now easier for their opponents to read, of course it will be very difficult for Manchester United to win. every week. Moreover, this season Manchester United also have to think more in several competitions including the UCL, where in general they are also struggling to qualify for the next round there.

The way they train may be fairly old for both physical training and in instilling a strategy, but it seems that Manchester United performed better lately even though they are still inferior to Manchester City, because indeed from all Manchester City players are fairly flexible and the players are sufficient Easy to be favored with every opponent's strategy they face so that it is easily read and they can get a gap to win the match.

Manchester United in his defense line has been quite improved but in the middle midfielder and the executor of the front attacker is still fairly standard ability and their movements such as there is no direction for destination because there is no player who is able to fight 1 on two or a good breaking partner in midfield to the front line to destroy the opponent's defense.
At UCL there are only two matches and Manchester United have to win the match without losing so that the second position they can secure and continue to the knockout.

[MAAManda]

Overall, looking at the series of wins and losses recorded by Man United, a big question mark arises as to whether management will still retain Ten Hag and give him time until the end of the season, or be forced to part early before season ends. The apology he conveyed to the fans after the match against Newcastle had its pros and cons, but I think more fans couldn't forgive him for the bad result.

From the news circulating now, it seems that Manchester United management is ready to fire Erik Ten Hag even though he has to pay a large amount of compensation. Even rumors regarding potential successors at Manchester United have also begun to circulate, including:

1. Zinedine Zidane
2. Roberto De Zerbi
3. Xabi Alonso
4. Graham Potter, and
5. Hansi Flick

Zidane, De Zerbi and Xabi are the most ideal candidates IMO considering their recent achievements .

However I think there is still a little hope for The Red Devils squad to recover and improve things in the future. although I know this optimism seems a little strange in the midst of their downturn, the United squad and everyone involved in it have no choice but to try to improve things.

Yes, if Manchester United ASAP gets a replacement for ETH at Manchester United.

[poodle63]

Ten Hag had all of such supports so if he fails with given tasks to improve the club, he really deserved to be sacked by Manchester United. Maybe this season ending will decide he will stay in Old Trafford or will be sacked.

Erik Ten Hag's future in Manchester United depends on where they finish this season, if they end the season disappointingly, i am pretty sure the patience of those at United's hierarchy would run out and he'd be fired. United have started the season in the worst way possible: eliminated from the Carabao cup, 8th position in the league table, won only 1 game out of 3 in the CL and could well be eliminated from the group stage.

Ten Hag is under quite a lot of pressure, this is not what the fans want to see, and TBH i cannot see a change in fortune happening, thus it might actually be inevitable that Erik Ten Hag would get fired, sooner or later.

I think Ten Hag future will not be determined at the end of this season and i am sure Manchester United owner will have no more patience to wait until the league ended because there was a rumour they will see for the next 4 matches and Ten Hag should be able to bringing Manchester United to gets positive results against Fulham, Luton, and Everton at Premier League and on champion league against Copenhagen and if Manchester United lose from those matches i think big possibilities the owner will thinking to sacked him
During this season Manchester United has through 15 matches in all competitions and they have already lose 7 times and these records is worse than last season because last season Manchester United only lose 4 times from 15 matches so it's normal if Ten Hag under pressure

That depends on the situation of manchester united. You can't really sure if the management will try to defend him when he keeps get another bad result in EPL. The club can't even wait till manchester united compete for the relegation zone. It will be so dumb if the management will let ten hag to destroy this club even further. Manchester united is opening possibility for other coach to be a part of club. I have heard that aston villa's coach has been linked to the manchester united but there is also the main question about will MU b willing to sign a new coach?
It's a gambling for the club coz the new coach will have two result being a successful coach or another flop like ten hag and so this is the team's decision whether MU will try get rid of ten hag from the club.

Many people and fans are supporting the club to sack him caused by they were thinking the current performance is so horrible. Ten hag was just giving damn shitty result for MU at this moment.
I think that fans will be very impatience waiting for him to be scaked as soon as possible.

[lizarder]

The way they train may be fairly old for both physical training and in instilling a strategy, but it seems that Manchester United performed better lately even though they are still inferior to Manchester City, because indeed from all Manchester City players are fairly flexible and the players are sufficient Easy to be favored with every opponent's strategy they face so that it is easily read and they can get a gap to win the match.

Pep Guardiola has the quality of seeing the potential of his players and he knows how to make the players he has better prepared when facing a much more balanced team. We can see the potential of the players they have and in fact Man City players are not all mature in terms of skills, but Pep Guardiola is able to combine them into something more. Erik Ten Hak doesn't have that and he always tries to put players out of position so that Man United players always fail to carry out their duties.

Manchester United in his defense line has been quite improved but in the middle midfielder and the executor of the front attacker is still fairly standard ability and their movements such as there is no direction for destination because there is no player who is able to fight 1 on two or a good breaking partner in midfield to the front line to destroy the opponent's defense.
At UCL there are only two matches and Manchester United have to win the match without losing so that the second position they can secure and continue to the knockout.

I don't see Man United's defense looking much better, only Maguire has shown a big change at the moment and for the other players I think it's still quite bad. The midfield is also still quite problematic because they are unable to dominate and often they don't hold the ball to control the match. That's why the striker couldn't score in the defeats in the previous two matches, both against Man City in the Derby and against Newcastle in the Carabao Cup.