Are Manchester United really at risk of a relegation scrap?
According to BBC Sport, Manchester United manager Michael Carrick emphasized the need to change the team's trajectory following a 2-0 defeat to Chelsea. United currently sit 17th in the table with seven points from nine games, their worst position since 1989. The team has failed to win in their last nine matches across all competitions. While relegation for a club with massive commercial revenues seems unlikely, financial analysts warn that a potential drop could lead to severe financial losses and an inability to service the club's £1.15bn debt. Lisandro Martinez will also miss the next match against Aston Villa due to his red card against Chelsea.