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Former Premier League striker Teddy Sheringham has predicted that Manchester United could get thrashed by Arsenal in the first match of the upcoming league season. The Red Devils legend is not confident about his former side and believes it could turn out to be a horrible start to the campaign.
Speaking to the Mirror, Sheringham said that Manchester United could lose 4-0 to Arsenal and that would put more pressure on Ruben Amorim. He added that the fixture list was not favorable for the Red Devils as they have a tough start and said:
"United are signing players and getting ready for a much different season this year than last year, but they must have those concerns on their mind at the moment. More so than what Arsenal have on their minds. It really is a horrible game for them to start the season. If the result is bad, if the scoreline is bad, things can escalate very quickly over there. Everyone's talking about Arsenal having a big, tough start to the season. First six or seven games, they look really tough. But I think when the fixtures came out, it was United who looked at them and said 'Oh no, Arsenal at home in the first game'. "You can imagine Arsenal coming up there with all the confidence, all the intent right now. They've got the momentum, a good squad. United are still figuring it out under Amorim. If Arsenal go up there and roll United over and if they're comfortable, get an early goal, a second before half-time, maybe even a third or fourth in the second half? Arsenal are usually really strong at the start of the season. You're more likely to get a result if it's later on and they're looking over their shoulder a little bit. It's only one game, but if Arsenal really roll them over, United fans are going to be putting the pressure on Amorim from the get-go."Manchester United and Arsenal finished trophyless last season despite their contrasting seasons. The Gunners finished second in the Premier League for the third season running, while United finished 15th.
Manchester United looking to bounce back after terrible season
Manchester United had a forgettable season in 2024/25, failing to win any trophies. They also had to sack Erik Ten Hag in the middle of the season, but his replacement, Ruben Amorim, failed to do any better.
The Red Devils finished 15th in the Premier League season, collecting just 42 points – exactly half of what champions Liverpool did in the campaign. They had a golden chance to finish the season on a high but lost the Europa League final to Tottenham Hotspur.
Amorim will not have European football to worry about next season, and that will help the players get more rest. They have signed Matheus Cunha this summer and are reportedly in talks for Bryan Mbeumo.
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