Rio Ferdinand Warns Rúben Amorim of Manchester United's Difficult Premier League Start in 2025/26

Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has voiced concerns regarding the club's challenging opening six fixtures of the 2025/26 Premier League campaign. He cautioned that despite promising pre-season performances, the team might not sustain that momentum, emphasizing that strong preparation needs to translate into positive results early on. Under new manager Rúben Amorim, Manchester United has undergone significant changes, with several players departing, new signings arriving, and ongoing transfer negotiations involving players like Garnacho, who is linked with Chelsea. During pre-season friendlies and the Premier League Summer Series, United demonstrated commendable form, securing four wins out of seven matches—suffering a single defeat to ASEAN All-Stars and two draws against Leeds and Everton. With only one friendly remaining before their league opener against Arsenal at Old Trafford, Ferdinand expressed his concerns about the upcoming fixtures. The season kicks off with a match against Arsenal, followed by away games at Fulham and a home fixture against Burnley to conclude August. September's schedule appears even more daunting, featuring matches at Manchester City, a home gam...