Manchester United staff ‘fear the club will miss out on a top four finish’ after Manchester City thrashing continues awful start to the season

Man United lost 3-0 to rivals Man City in the Premier League on Sunday
Erik ten Hag’s team are eighth in the table, eight points adrift of the top four
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Manchester United staff reportedly have serious concerns over the team’s ability to finish in the top four this season.

United’s humbling 3-0 defeat to local rivals Manchester City at Old Trafford on Sunday made it five losses in their opening 10 Premier League games.

Erik ten Hag’s struggling side now sit eighth in the table, already eight points adrift of fourth-placed Liverpool.

And a source has told ESPN that there are real fears inside the club they they will miss out on qualification for Europe’s premier competition.

United have suffered this fate four times in the last 10 seasons and they will need to turn things around quickly if they are to avoid it once again.

Man United staff have serious concerns over the team’s ability to finish in the top four

ESPN’s report adds that United chiefs still have faith in Ten Hag to do just that.

The Red Devils do have three very winnable league games next against Fulham, Luton and Everton before big games against Newcastle and Chelsea.

Ten Hag is under increasing pressure and supporters were far from impressed with his team selection and approach to the City game.

The last time United lost five of their first 10 games of a season was 37 years ago.

United’s defeat to Man City was their fifth in their opening 10 Premier League matches

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