Ruben Amorim's debut season as Manchester United manager begins with a challenging schedule, starting against Arsenal, followed by matches against Fulham and Burnley. Moreover, the first Manchester Derby against Manchester City will test his squad's resilience early on. Despite the daunting opponents, a silver lining exists; United performed well in these fixtures last season, suggesting possible success this time. The performance of Chelsea and Manchester City in the FIFA Club World Cup may also impact their readiness during these crucial early matches. The key will be whether United can build on past successes or face new challenges as the season unfolds.
The clash against United's historic Premier League rivals will be followed by a trip to Fulham, and then a home match against Burnley before the first international break.
If there is any remorse, both Chelsea and Manchester City are competing at this summer's FIFA Club World Cup, and it's unknown how that competition may affect them in the early part of next season.
On paper, United have the most difficult opening five games in the league. The names may look daunting, but when you compare the matches to how United fared in the corresponding fixtures last season, this starts to look a lot better.
Considering United lost 18 times in the Premier League last season, that's as good a start as you can hope for, though it means things are certainly going to get tougher quickly.
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