Supercomputer predicts Manchester United's top-four and Europa League chances
manchestereveningnews.co.ukManchester United will have gone 17 days without a competitive fixture by the time they make the short journey across Manchester to the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, October 2.
But will that unplanned break help or hinder their chances under Erik ten Hag this campaign? United have not won the Premier League since legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013 and their wait for any silverware dates back five years - to when Jose Mourinho guided them to a Europa League and League Cup double.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Ralf Rangnick went trophyless last season. Ten Hag was subsequently appointed as their permanent successor.
However, while things started disastrously for the Dutchman - with consecutive defeats to Brighton and Brentford in his first two games - United have since been able to pick up four straight wins in the Premier League. READ MORE: Player ratings so far this season Amid two domestic postponements following the Queen's death and funeral, United have also started their quest for European glory.
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