Former Manchester United legend Dimitar Berbatov has blasted his old side, saying they deserve to be in the relegation zone.
United plunged into the bottom three on Saturday afternoon, perversely as neighbours Manchester City lost 3-1 away to Nottingham Forest.
The Bulgarian looked devastated when he was informed of United’s predicament while working on beIN Sports' coverage of the City game but still sounded hopeful that United could turn their form around.
When his attention was drawn to the Premier League table, the two-time Premier League winner initially had his head in his hands before saying: 'I don't believe it, but the way United are playing sometimes they deserve to be there honestly.'
Berbatov then took up a more positive tune saying: ‘Tomorrow they still have a game.'
United host Aston Villa on Sunday and after winning against Roma in midweek have the perfect opportunity finally to end their seven-game winless run in the league.
The fixture could prove either to be the nail in the coffin for United manager Michael Carrick or afford him more time after a woeful start to the season.
Berbatov won his two Premier Leagues alongside Carrick and will hope his ex-colleague can find a way to keep his job.
If he fails to guide his team to a victory against Villa it could be bleak for Carrick, as he has not been given any guarantees over his future beyond Sunday's game against Aston Villa.
Club chiefs handed Carrick more time to turn the club's season around following the 3-0 defeat by Bournemouth a fortnight ago amid speculation he could be replaced by Eddie Howe or Julian Nagelsmann.
In the two games since then, Carrick's side have lost at Chelsea and staged a rousing comeback over Roma in the Champions League to secure a first win in ten games.
But now the onus is on Carrick to build on the momentum gained from their Champions League victory.
Buebemouy
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abbas
Bamikmopuy
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scums. I've never ever seen my team in that position in my entire life
Everblessed10
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Nobody should feel sorry for man united at this point. It’s as if they’re trying to get relegated to play man city in the championship because they too will be relegated after those 114 charges against them
Widbiltz
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His managerial record is very poor. I personally wouldn’t want him at Arsenal at no price.
Donalpstuz
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hello
resabekpst
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I wish Manchester United same but Michael Carrick I love
His managerial record is very poor. I personally wouldn’t want him at Arsenal at no price.
Chima92
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Manchester united can not relegated
keep playing until it becomes reality!
Widbiltz
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Hi mate, i agree and it would be great to see them stay in the bottom 3. Long may it last.
I wish Manchester United same but Michael Carrick I love
Zeoabcknuz
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Jitaikopst
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MU right now lacking is a big player..,imagine others big clubs like Barca,Real Madrid,Bayern,City,PsG..they got one or two big game changing players in their teams... My question is ..,is there any big player in MU at the moment??...No.... MU should invest in two or maybe three players if they want to win trophies..
Rukaeruyz
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man united have to fight for survival to relegate its not us glory glory thngs will turn around
resabekpst
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It will be very difficult for Manchester United to win Aston Villa
Hi mate, i agree and it would be great to see them stay in the bottom 3. Long may it last.
Widbiltz
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has it ever been easy to win a match?
it may be easy for some top teams.
Veadkmrtz
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It will be very difficult for Manchester United to win Aston Villa
has it ever been easy to win a match?
Chima92
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Man Utd needs to be relegated! They have been a nuisance and a shameless disgraceful club these past few years. I want that club relegated out of the premier league asap! They are very irritating to watch!
Miraclekings
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Well said LEGEND ✅
mabdkmostu
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Arsenal
yunaceortu
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sure i don't think so
jemedari001
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they must win....and kick start their campaign... with confidence
dipabceluz
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Manchester united can not relegated
SGTSingam
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Let them be in the relegation zone till Christmas 🎁🎄
Timemnopst
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They will get back but only with patience
Kiablrtu
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The players must look at themselves it’s a shame on them it’s very bad cv for each player who is pulling the united shirt now they are the ones who have problems not coaching staff we all know that complain after work.Some of the players in this squad have over stayed they think they are the one’s who have a say and if the management doesn’t give coaches power to control their players the team will be relegated no doubt about that.
Boybiklryz
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As he said Rice is not world class let see what World class team with world class player play against Aston Villa today.
mioceorst
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Zasaeikmoy
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Manchester United will be relegated this season. They do not have good players. Bruno, Maguire, are not world class players
Widbiltz
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It will be very difficult for Manchester United to win Aston Villa