Man Utd are predicted to have only a 2.1% chance of finishing in the top 4.

Opta's supercomputer has issued a pessimistic prediction for Man Utd in the Premier League, following two consecutive 0-3 defeats at home.

Last season, Man Utd finished third in the Premier League. However, according to Opta 's computer, the chances of the "Red Devils" repeating that achievement are only 0.7%. The computer also predicts a 1.4% chance for Man Utd to finish fourth this season. In total, Man Utd's chances of finishing in the Top 4 are 2.1%.

When the Champions League implements its new format next year, the Premier League could gain more qualification spots. Therefore, finishing fifth in the Premier League this season could also secure a Champions League spot. However, according to computer calculations, Manchester United's chances of finishing fifth are only 4.9%.

Manager Ten Hag bowed his head as he left the pitch after Manchester United's 0-3 defeat to Newcastle in the fourth round of the League Cup on November 1st at Old Trafford. Photo: Imago

Man Utd are likely to retain their current eighth place position, with a 21.3% chance. But things could also get worse. Opta predicts a 14.9% chance that Man Utd could finish in the bottom half of the table.

In the 2013-2014 season, Man Utd finished seventh, their worst Premier League performance since 1992. It was the first season after former manager Alex Ferguson retired. David Moyes replaced Ferguson, but was sacked in the final weeks of the season.

Across all competitions this season, Man Utd have lost eight of their 15 matches. Two of those were 0-3 defeats at home: against Man City in the Premier League on October 29th and against Newcastle in the fourth round of the League Cup on November 1st. Last season, Man Utd beat Newcastle 2-0 in the League Cup final.

The crisis at Man Utd is putting pressure on manager Erik Ten Hag. On November 1st, former player Gary Neville hinted that Ten Hag would be sacked. Former player Paul Merson suggested that the Dutch manager had lost the trust of his players and no longer had a voice in the dressing room.

In their next three matches, Man Utd will play away at Fulham in the 11th round of the Premier League, away at Copenhagen in the fourth round of the Champions League group stage, and host Luton Town in the 12th round of the Premier League. If they don't achieve good results, Ten Hag risks leaving the club.

Thanh Quy (according to Opta )

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