Last Season
Man United
Premier League:
5
th
FA Cup: Winners
League Cup: Fourth Round
Champions League: Group Stage
16
Europa League: Last-
17
Top Scorer (all): Anthony Martial (
)
It was only a matter of time. Jose Mourinho's
name was muttered with serious intent last
Christmas after Louis Van Gaal oversaw a rotten
period. Let's not forget, Mourinho suffered a
disastrous and embarrassing few months with
Chelsea, but their is an all round feeling of
optimism around Old Trafford as Sir Alex
Ferguson's heir to the throne finally takes his
seat. An underwhelming season, even with an FA
Cup victory, will be remembered for a dull and
mind-numbing brand of football, as far from the
United style of the past as it could be. The fans
want to be excited again, but there can be no
guarantees if Mourinho's defensive and win at
all costs attitude are deployed. Marquee
signings are imminent, but will Jose's big
spending bring a first title since
2013
?
Who's in and who's out?
to transform a team which looked
Mourinho has acted swiftly in the
a million miles away from reaching
market, bringing in Dortmund's
the summit last year.
Armenian midfielder
What's their reality?
Henrik Mkhitaryan. The Zlatan
Throwing big money around doesn't
Ibrahimovic saga was concluded
guarantee success, which has
with the Swede signing a one-year
been proven by Louis Van Gaal
deal. Eric Bailly is in from Villarreal,
during his two-year stint.
offering new defensive options,
Entertainment levels will be raised,
but its farewell to Nick Powell and
along with better results, but a
Victor Valdes. Many more are
place in the top four, not
Marmite Man: Marouane
expected to be shipped out. Oh,
necessarily top, would be a solid
Fellaini
and Paul Pogba is on the verge.
start as another new era dawns.
Season expectations?
Considering Mourinho's near
impeccable record, at least one
trophy is expected. The bookies
have them as second favourites
for the league behind their rivals, a
sign of their belief in Jose's ability
Fixtures to look out for
Key Man: David De Gea
Young Star: Marcus
Rashford
In
3
Words: Stalling, luxury,
giants
City, and a reunion with Pep, visit Old
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750 1
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Odds (Bet
Trafford four games in. Trips to
Anfield and Stamford Bridge are
Title:
/
back to back in October. Their run in
Relegation:
is a humdinger. Arsenal and Spurs
Prediction:
both away from home in May.
):
/
rd