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What to expect from Man Utd this season? The 2016\/17 Premier League season promises to be a fascinating endurance test. For the first time in what seems forever, there will be a good eight teams fighting intensely for a top four finish and Champions League qualification. You can already tell that this season<\/a> will be won and lost on fine margins.<\/p>\n

For the past three seasons, the Red Devils have endured a rollercoaster ride, with more downs than ups, but now with Jos\u00e9 Mourinho<\/a> in the dugout, the light appears to be at the end of the tunnel.<\/p>\n

Last season\u2019s Premier League<\/a> campaign was a fascinating one, but one that probably won\u2019t happen again in some time. The \u2018big four\u2019 were outclassed by Tottenham<\/a> and Leicester, the eventual winners, and there was a sense of complacency taking home into more of the top-tier teams – with more added failings in Europe.<\/p>\n

This year will be different. Manchester City have hired Pep Guardiola, the world\u2019s best manager, and recruited enormously, Manchester United<\/a> have done similarly, Liverpool will have Klopp\u2019s recruitment and a full season under him, Chelsea are approaching a new era with Antonio Conte and have made some astute purchases, and Wenger\u2019s Arsenal will always be around the fringes. Not to mention the likes of Tottenham, Leicester<\/a> and West Ham who will all be up there contending with the best.<\/p>\n

Mourinho\u2019s star-studded signings<\/a> are an indication of what he wants to achieve when at Manchester United: Success. He\u2019s gone for the very best players<\/a> and expects the very best results.<\/p>\n

In terms of what\u2019s expected from Manchester United this season, let\u2019s break it down:<\/p>\n

Premier League:<\/a> It goes without saying, but, at the very least, the Red Devils have to finish in a Champions League qualification spot. With the Portuguese manager being a veteran in the Premier League<\/a>, and with the signings they have made, some would say that Manchester United are the favourites to lift the trophy come May. Realistically speaking, a top two finish is what\u2019s needed this season<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Europa<\/a> League: It\u2019s always difficult to predict what a team may do in the Europa League, given some managers tent not to prioritise it. Mourinho won\u2019t want to do poorly or embarrass his new club in the secondary European<\/a> competition, so I would expect United to reach the latter stages. Anything past the quarter-finals would be deemed as a success, providing they are on course to qualify for the Champions League<\/a>. If they\u2019re not, then they\u2019re going to have to win it.<\/p>\n

FA Cup: Given that Man Utd<\/a> won this trophy just last year, a respectable defence of it would be expected this season. The long drought of this trophy has been repaired, so there won\u2019t be any pressure for the players to deliver it, but it would be nice to see a competitive challenge in order to retain it. Quarter-finals would be a minimum.<\/p>\n

League Cup:<\/a> The only expectation for Manchester United in this cup would be for Mourinho to play the youngsters. For instance, the likes of Timothy Fosu-Mensah, Axel Tuanzebe, Callum Gribbin, Marcus Rashford<\/a>, Jesse Lingard, Andreas Pereira and Adnan Januzaj (if the latter two are still at the club and not on-loan) should be starting those games to build up valuable experience. No one expects them to win it, but it\u2019s the perfect competition to rest the more experienced players and play<\/a> the academy graduates.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s going to be a rollercoaster ride of a season, but Mourinho\u2019s men look well equipped to front up and create some success. They\u2019re in the best possible position heading into a season since under Sir Alex Ferguson<\/a>, and the Portuguese boss will look to bring home number 21.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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