Manchester United fans had their optimism and excitement drained by the opening weekend defeat to Hull City.
The discussion around Manchester United heading into the 2026/27 season was whether or not Michael Carrick could lead an unexpected title charge.
The Premier League appears to be wide open. While Arsenal are the strong favourites, the other âBig Sixâ clubs are also undergoing huge changes with new managers and overhauled squads.
United fans were optimistic heading into the new campaign, but a 2-0 defeat to Hull City was not the start Carrick was dreaming of.
Have Man United fans changed their expectations after one match?
On the TalkingPoints platform, United fans were asked before the start of the season where they expected the club to finish.
Where will Manchester United finish in the Premier League in 2026/27?
Let's hear your predictions for Michael Carrick's sideâŠ
In that initial poll, over 20% of voters backed United to win the Premier League title. The most common answer was a finishing position between 3rd-5th, taking almost 50% of votes.
After the defeat to Hull, United in Focus then gave supporters a second chance to change their prediction in a new poll.
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After the 2-0 loss vs Hull⊠We are giving you a second chance on your 2026/27 predictions⊠Where will Manchester United finish?
Have you changed your mind or are you sticking with your original prediction?
Unsurprisingly, the number of fans backing United to win the league dropped drastically to 15%.
Just 7% of votes tipped United to finish 2nd, while the majority (47%) again backed the Red Devils to finish between 3rd-5th.
16% of supporters are predicting a 6th-7th finish, and a staggering 14% of votes are now backing United to finish below 7th.
Man United won three Premier League titles after losing on the opening day
If United are going to find a silver lining in their defeat to Hull, then this is it:
Manchester United have won three Premier League titles after losing their opening match of the season.
READ MORE: Two things I loved and 11 things I hated from Manchester Unitedâs 2-0 defeat to start the season vs Hull City
It happened as recently as Unitedâs last Premier League title triumph in 2012/13 under Sir Alex Ferguson, when they suffered a 1-0 defeat away to Everton at Goodison Park.
United can bounce back, and now it is up to Carrick to see whether this squad is capable of challenging for the title this season.
The discussion around Manchester United heading into the 2026/27 season was whether or not Michael Carrick could lead an unexpected title charge.
The Premier League appears to be wide open. While Arsenal are the strong favourites, the other âBig Sixâ clubs are also undergoing huge changes with new managers and overhauled squads.
United fans were optimistic heading into the new campaign, but a 2-0 defeat to Hull City was not the start Carrick was dreaming of.
Have Man United fans changed their expectations after one match?
On the TalkingPoints platform, United fans were asked before the start of the season where they expected the club to finish.
Where will Manchester United finish in the Premier League in 2026/27?
Let's hear your predictions for Michael Carrick's sideâŠ
In that initial poll, over 20% of voters backed United to win the Premier League title. The most common answer was a finishing position between 3rd-5th, taking almost 50% of votes.
After the defeat to Hull, United in Focus then gave supporters a second chance to change their prediction in a new poll.
More United News
After the 2-0 loss vs Hull⊠We are giving you a second chance on your 2026/27 predictions⊠Where will Manchester United finish?
Have you changed your mind or are you sticking with your original prediction?
Unsurprisingly, the number of fans backing United to win the league dropped drastically to 15%.
Just 7% of votes tipped United to finish 2nd, while the majority (47%) again backed the Red Devils to finish between 3rd-5th.
16% of supporters are predicting a 6th-7th finish, and a staggering 14% of votes are now backing United to finish below 7th.
Man United won three Premier League titles after losing on the opening day
If United are going to find a silver lining in their defeat to Hull, then this is it:
Manchester United have won three Premier League titles after losing their opening match of the season.
READ MORE: Two things I loved and 11 things I hated from Manchester Unitedâs 2-0 defeat to start the season vs Hull City
It happened as recently as Unitedâs last Premier League title triumph in 2012/13 under Sir Alex Ferguson, when they suffered a 1-0 defeat away to Everton at Goodison Park.
United can bounce back, and now it is up to Carrick to see whether this squad is capable of challenging for the title this season.
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