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...
9. RW - Bryan Mbeumo
Mbeumo is the top scorer for the club after four games after netting against Grimsby and Burnley. | Getty Images
10. LW - Mason Mount
The player might have an injury but with two weeks until the next game, he is a a part of Amorim's preferred line up. Has played in all four games and was part of the front three against Burnley. | Getty Images
11. ST - Matheus Cunha
Assuming his injury is not too serious, Cunha would be a key part of Amorim's starting XI. It leaves no place for Benjamin Sesko but Amorim so far has preferred to have Cunha, Mount and Mbeumo playing as an attacking trio. Sesko would come into this line-up if Cunha is out for a sustained period. | AFP via Getty Images