Manchester United have made unwanted football history after recording just one victory in their opening 10 Premier League matches of the 2026/27 season.

According to Opta statistics published on Sunday, November 8, 2026, the Red Devils have become the first English top-flight side since Arsenal in the 1953/54 campaign to win just one of their first 10 league matches after finishing in the top three the previous season.

The statistic highlights the difficult situation surrounding Manchester United, who entered the new campaign with expectations of building on their previous season's achievements.

However, their performances have fallen below expectations, with the team struggling to collect victories and establish consistency in the Premier League.

Their disappointing run continued on Sunday when they played out an entertaining 4-4 draw against Aston Villa at Old Trafford. Despite showing determination to fight back after falling behind, United were unable to secure all three points.

The result left Michael Carrick's men with just one victory, alongside five draws and four defeats from their opening 10 league fixtures.

The comparison with Arsenal's 1953/54 campaign makes the record even more concerning. It took 73 years for another team that had finished in the previous season's top three to experience such a difficult opening to a new campaign.

For Manchester United, the immediate challenge is to find a way out of their poor run and restore confidence among their supporters.

With the Premier League season continuing, Carrick will be under pressure to improve the team's results and address the weaknesses that have contributed to their disappointing start.

The Red Devils must now respond positively if they hope to turn their campaign around and avoid further unwanted records.

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