Manchester United have started the 2025-26 campaign in the same manner they finished the 2024-25 season. The Red Devils endured a wretched time of it in the last 12 months and improvement is still needed as the first international break hits.
A late Bruno Fernandes penalty secured all three points against Burnley on Saturday and eased the pressure on manager Ruben Amorim and also somewhat raised the mood around Old Trafford heading into the international break.
Their next game is against Manchester City, with Pep Guardiola’s side below United in the table after losing to Tottenham Hotspur and Brighton and Hove Albion in their last two games.
Ahead of their fourth game of the Premier League season, United will hope to make some further additions to their squad. They have reportedly agreed personal terms with Emi Martinez of Aston Villa who was then left out of Villa’s squad as they lost 3-0 to Crystal Palace on Sunday night.
Another target is Angelo Stiller of Stuttgart, with United reportedly in advanced talks to sign the player. The Red Devils have Casemiro as the current first choice to play alongside Bruno Fernandes.
If a deal can be done for those two players, here’s how Amorim’s United XI could look for the rest of the campaign...
1. GK: Emiliano Martinez
Man United have reportedly agreed personal terms with the World Cup winner and approached Aston Villa to get a deal done. Martinez was completely left out of Villa's squad for their Premier League clash with Crystal Palace on Sunday evening. | Getty Images
2. CB - Leny Yoro
The former Lille man is a player United want to stick around for the long-term and has played in three of the club's four games so far. | Manchester United via Getty Images
3. CB - Matthijs De Ligt
De Ligt is the first-choice central defender at United and his experience and leadership will be required this season. | Getty Images
4. CB - Luke Shaw
Amorim appears to be a fan of Shaw in the left centre-back role. He has had his injury problems but is one of the more experienced players in the United squad. | Manchester United via Getty Images