Manchester United enter the international break in the relegation zone – amid a desperate run of form.

Michael Carrick’s Red Devils stopped the run of defeats by fighting back to claim a 4-4 draw in a dramatic game against Aston Villa. But the result was not enough to drag Manchester United out of the relegation zone, just one point off the bottom.

United’s only Premier League win this season came in August, in a 5-2 victory over Ipswich Town.

The club is currently sticking with head coach Michael Carrick, despite the unthinkable fear of relegation beginning to pop up.

Manchester United fans worry

Manchester United fans on TalkingPoints have been debating the team’s lowly league position, fearing whether we are actually going to get dragged into a relegation battle.

One supporter compared the team’s predicament to Tottenham Hotspur last season, who only survived on the final day of the 2025/26 season.

Tottenham made two sackings during the season, firing Thomas Frank and then Igor Tudor, before turning to Roberto de Zerbi.

Another supporter admitted to even placing money on United being relegated, such is his lack of faith in the team at present.

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ssahibdeen8

I can’t help but think about Spurs last season with all their solid players, multiple coaching changes and relegation fight up to the last day of the season. I never thought that Man United would find themselves in that situation. But it could become a reality. LIcha also reminds me of Romero, who I believe intentionally played his way out out of the team

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stephenjholmes1

Worried enough to have put £20 on us getting relegated. I got 33-1 so at least if the worst we’re to happen,I drown my sorrows. Best case scenario, I lost £20. I can definitely live with loosing £20

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How the points compare

Speaking to The Rest Is Football, Gary Lineker suggested Manchester United were unfortunate to be in the relegation zone, because eight points at this stage is a relatively high total compared to the bottom three in previous seasons.

For instance, in 2023/24, United would have been three points clear of 18th place, with the bottom three all on five points or less.

But what about the other way? Which teams have had a higher points total than United after nine games and actually been relegated?

Over the past decade, six teams have been relegated who actually had higher points totals than Manchester United – over the first nine games.

This includes Burnley last season, who won three of their first nine matches before ending up in 19th place in the table.