Manchester United appear to be finding stability under manager Michael Carrick, with the team aiming for a Champions League qualification spot this season. Last season, Carrick led the team to 12 wins and three draws in 17 games.
The club has strengthened its squad with the additions of Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans to the midfield. Further defensive reinforcements are anticipated, with a left-back expected to arrive this month and a need for an experienced central defender.
Marcus Rashford's future remains uncertain following his loan return from Barcelona, though he has two years left on his contract and could offer attacking dynamism. The squad is not seen as a title-winning contender but is considered capable of securing a Champions League place.
The Premier League has also introduced new regulations to combat timewasting. These include faster substitutions, players receiving treatment having to remain off the field for 60 seconds, and a five-second clock for throw-ins and goal kicks, all intended to speed up the game.