Manchester United executives have taken action after the club fell to 18th place in the Premier League.
The "Manchester United executives" remain confident they will finish in the Premier League's top 5 this season, despite currently sitting 18th in the table.
BBC, a prominent British media outlet, reported that senior executives of "the Red Devils," Manchester United, a Premier League giant, still believe it is possible to finish in the top 5 of the Premier League this season (2026-27).
Under the management of Michael Carrick, Manchester United have started this Premier League season poorly, having played 10 matches with only 1 win, 5 draws, and 4 losses, totaling just 8 points and sitting 18th in the standings, inside the relegation zone.
This situation has created tension at the club, which may necessitate a managerial change soon. Names linked to the role include Mauricio Pochettino, the United States national team coach, and Julian Nagelsmann, former Bayern Munich manager. Many expect Pochettino to be the frontrunner, given his Premier League experience managing Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea.
Recent reports state that senior Manchester United executives, led by co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, sporting director Jason Wilcox, and CEO Omar Berrada, are fully confident that with a managerial change, the club can climb into the top 5 in the league standings by season's end.
They note that in some matches the team has performed well but failed to achieve desired results. Once things settle and a new manager takes charge, the team atmosphere is expected to improve, which could increase player motivation and hunger for victory, leading to better performances.
Looking ahead, Manchester United will face Liverpool away in the Premier League's 'Red Derby' on Sunday, 22 Nov 2026 at 23:30 GMT+7. It remains to be seen who will manage the Red Devils in this match—whether it will still be Michael Carrick or possibly Pochettino.