2. Last-minute signings
An embarrassing defeat has shaken up the club management and they would certainly be looking to plaster the gaps with some last-minute quality additions to the team.
The problem however is that these players would not have any time to gel with their teammates. By the time, these new players develop chemistry with their teammates, the season will be halted by the FIFA World Cup.
By the time United’s new recruits settle in, 25% of the season will be over and Manchester City would be 12-16 points ahead. United would best be looking to finish fourth and that is also highly unlikely as the other teams have gotten stronger.