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Manchester United drop into Premier League relegation zone
Manchester United fell into the Premier League’s relegation zone after Nottingham Forest beat Manchester City 3-1.
United have not won a league game since August 30 and have had their worst-ever start to a Premier League season.
It is the first time in 40 years that United have ended a day in the bottom three after playing at least nine league matches.
The club last faced that situation in November 1986, when manager Ron Atkinson was dismissed and replaced by Alex Ferguson.
Manager Michael Carrick’s future is uncertain, despite United’s 3-2 Champions League win over Roma on Tuesday.
Former United player Dimitar Berbatov said the team deserved its position based on how it has played, but said it could still turn things around.
United host Aston Villa on Sunday, and a win could help Carrick keep his job while ending the team’s winless league run.
Manchester United dropped into the Premier League relegation zone after Nottingham Forest beat Manchester City 3-1 on Saturday.
It is the first time in 40 years at this stage of a season that United have ended a day in the top-flight relegation zone after playing at least nine games.
United have not won a league match since beating Ipswich Town 5-2 on August 30.
Former United player Dimitar Berbatov said the team sometimes deserved to be in the relegation zone.
United were due to host Aston Villa on Sunday, with manager Michael Carrick's future in doubt.
- Who
- Manchester United, managed by Michael Carrick, dropped into the relegation zone.
- What
- Nottingham Forest's 3-1 win over Manchester City sent United into the bottom three.
- When
- Saturday, November 7, 2026.
- Where
- The Premier League; United were due to host Aston Villa at Old Trafford on Sunday.
- Why
- Forest's win changed the league standings while United had not won a league match since August 30.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
United beat promoted Ipswich Town 5-2 in their most recent league win.
United beat AS Roma 3-2 in the Champions League.
Nottingham Forest beat Manchester City 3-1, sending United into the relegation zone.
United were due to host Aston Villa at Old Trafford.
- Forest win
- 3-1 against Manchester City
- United's league winless run
- Since August 30
- Previous time in relegation zone at this stage
- November 1986
- Upcoming fixture
- Aston Villa at Old Trafford
- Manager
- Michael Carrick
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What people are saying
I don't believe it, but the way United are playing sometimes they deserve to be there honestly.
I've seen enough from the players.