Manchester United are in Premier League relegation battle: Here's how
What's the story
Manchester United are in for a fight to survive in the 2026-27 season of Premier League. With Nottingham Forest defeating Manchester City 3-1 in Matchweek 10, it has pushed the Red Devils into relegation zone. United find themselves languishing at 18th place ahead of their match against Aston Villa at home on Sunday. Here are further details.
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Forest send United in relegation zone
United are 18th currently after nine matches. Michael Carrick's men have posted one win in addition to 4 draws and 4 defeats. With 7 points and a goal difference of -5, United are above Crystal Palace on goal difference and bottom-placed Sunderland (5 points).
Scenario
United could remain in bottom three after Matchweek 10
United need to win which will hand them three points and help them get to 16th, eclipsing Nottingham Forest and Coventry City.
However, a draw or a defeat will see them stay in the relegation zone.
In fact, United could be bottom of the pile if Palace win or draw against Liverpool and Sunderland beat Chelsea.
United's match is after both Palace and Sunderland.
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An unwanted record for United
With Forest overcoming Man City, the result means United will end a day in the bottom three of the top-flight after having played at least nine games for the first time since November 1986 (21st after 15 games).