Manchester United’s senior figures believe the club can finish in the Premier League’s top five this season, despite the team currently occupying a relegation place.

The expectation has been reported by The Touchline, which cited BBC Sport, with club leaders confident the “red devils” can recover from their difficult start and secure a high finish in the table.

After 10 Premier League matches, Manchester United have collected only eight points and sit 18th, inside the relegation zone. Michael Carrick’s side are already eight points behind fifth-placed Chelsea.

Manchester United’s next fixture is an away match against Liverpool, as the club seeks to halt its poor run and begin moving up the standings.

The report also says Manchester United have made a final decision regarding Carrick.