Manchester United sit inside the Premier League relegation zone after ten matches for the first time in forty years, following a difficult start to the season.
Michael Carrick’s squad tumbled into the bottom three following a dramatic 4-4 draw against Aston Villa, where two goals in stoppage time salvaged a point but left the club without a win in their last eight league fixtures, El Correo reported.
During that encounter at Villa Park, the team spent two minutes occupying last place in the table. The club enters the international break with eight points from ten matches, marking their worst start to a domestic campaign since Ron Atkinson was dismissed in November 1986 and replaced by Alex Ferguson.
Mauricio Pochettino has emerged as a leading candidate, alongside Eddie Howe, Julian Nagelsmann, and Antonio Conte, according to El Correo.
While domestic form has plummeted, European competition offers a different narrative for the Red Devils. The club currently occupies a play-in position in the UEFA Champions League table.
Last week, Manchester United secured a 3-2 victory over Roma with a late comeback. That result followed a 4-1 defeat to Como and a 2-0 loss against Atlético Madrid, preceded by an opening 4-0 win over Sabah.
The contrast between their continental standing and domestic struggles shows an inconsistent season. Their last Premier League title came in 2013, while their most recent Champions League trophy arrived in 2008 under Ferguson with Cristiano Ronaldo in the squad.
The incoming manager will face an immediate test upon appointment, with a clásico fixture against Liverpool scheduled at Anfield. Club leadership intends to finalize the managerial transition quickly to give the new coach adequate training time before the trip to Merseyside.
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