Wayne Rooney predicts Manchester United Premier League final position with 'two more signings' still needed

Wayne Rooney believes Manchester United will enjoy a far better season under head coach Ruben Amorim and could even challenge for Champions League qualification. United begin their new league campaign when they host Arsenal at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon, and will be given an early indication of how they stack up against one of the best teams in the English top flight.

United recorded their lowest finish in the Premier League era last season, finishing trophyless as they lost a staggering 22 matches across all competitions. They lost to Tottenham Hotspur on four separate occasions, including the Europa League final, which also ensured they missed out on European football.

Amorim has been backed with four first-team signings to improve their performances on the pitch, while the Portuguese head coach also hopes his tactical approach will have improved after a full pre-season schedule. The early indications are certainly promising and plenty of pundits are predicting a better campaign this time around.

Rooney backs United under Amorim

Manchester United are sticking with their bold aim to win the Premier League in 2028 to mark the 150th anniversary of the club. United were founded as Newton Heath in 1878 and chief executive Omar Berrada launched 'Project 150' to staff last September to outline plans for both the men's and women's teams to win league titles in three years' time.

United appreciate it will be a marathon rather than a sprint to get to that point and have internally targeted at least a top-six finish for the coming campaign. It certainly seems possible given the attacking reinforcement they have made during the summer window, but the real test will begin this weekend.

Ahead of the new Premier League season, plenty of pundits have made their predictions for the campaign, with Wayne Rooney confident of a huge improvement from the previous campaign.

Speaking to BBC Match of the Day, United legend Rooney backed Liverpool to retain the title, with Arsenal, Man City and Chelsea behind them and United in fifth. "Yes, I think they still need one or two more signings," he said of his former side. “I think what Ruben Amorim is doing, it is looking better for Manchester United. I think they will sneak into the top five and I hope they do.”

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