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Premier League: Manchester United heading for relegation?

While they are also just in the relegation zone, Manchester United can fear the worst according to their former coach…

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 2:29 PM
Premier League: Manchester United heading for relegation?
Key Things to Know
  • Former manager Erik ten Hag warned that Manchester United faces a genuine risk of relegation.
  • Manchester United sits in 17th place in the Premier League with seven points from nine matches.
  • The Red Devils suffered a 2-0 defeat against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag warned that the club faces a very real risk of relegation from the Premier League. Speaking to ESPN following United's 2-0 defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, the current FC Twente manager stated that the competitive nature of the league makes relegation possible as the club remains trapped in a downward spiral.

Manchester United currently sits in 17th place with seven points from nine matches, having failed to win a game in nearly two months. In the defeat against Chelsea, Morgan Rogers opened the scoring while Lisandro Martinez was sent off following a VAR review.

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