Supercomputer predicts latest Manchester United standing with risk of relegation following the sacking of Ruben Amorim as head coach.
On 6 Jan 2026 GMT+7, Opta, a football statistics expert, released the latest supercomputer prediction on where Manchester United may finish in the 2025-26 English Premier League season after the sudden dismissal of Ruben Amorim as manager.
Under Ruben Amorim, Manchester United recently drew 1-1 away at Leeds United, placing them 6th in the Premier League table with 31 points from 20 matches, including 8 wins, 7 draws, and 5 losses. The club announced Amorim's sacking aiming to improve their standing in the remaining 18 games.
Manchester United appointed former player Darren Fletcher, previously U18 coach, as interim manager until a new head coach is hired. Fletcher's first match in charge will be the Premier League away game at Burnley on Wednesday, 7 Jan 2026 GMT+7.
The latest Opta supercomputer calculations show Manchester United has the highest chance to finish 6th at 12.10%, followed by 8th place at 11.64%. The probability of winning the Premier League is 0.00%.
The chance of Manchester United being relegated from the Premier League remains at 0.03%. Key predicted standings by the supercomputer are as follows:
Champion (1st place) 0.00%
Best finish (2nd place) 0.04%
Qualifying for UEFA Champions League (Top 4) 5.92%
Most likely finish (6th place) 12.10%
Relegation 0.03%