With his latest warning, Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has sent shockwaves through the football world. The former Red Devil, who won multiple trophies with the club, believes that United's poor form could lead to an unthinkable disaster – relegation from the Premier League.
United's recent form has been alarming. The team suffered another defeat on Sunday, losing 1-0 to Tottenham. This was their eighth loss in 12 league games, causing them to drop to 15th place in the table. Although they remain 12 points clear of the relegation zone, their form has sparked major concerns.
On his YouTube channel, Ferdinand confessed his growing fear for his former team. He looked at United's remaining 13 games and struggled to find many winnable matches. The fixtures include tough clashes against Arsenal, Manchester City, Chelsea, and Newcastle. Ferdinand believes their only realistic chance of picking up points is against Leicester, a team they have beaten earlier in the season.
"Someone said we need 11 points to stay up, and I'm starting to think like that," Ferdinand said. "I don't see outright wins when I look at the fixture list. That's the problem."
United's struggles have come under new manager Ruben Amorim, who took charge in November. Since then, the team has won only two of their last nine league matches. Injuries have also hit the squad hard, with 12 senior players missing their last game. Meanwhile, off the field, new co-owners Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the INEOS group are facing backlash over their cost-cutting measures. Fans are growing frustrated, and pressure is mounting on the club's leadership to turn things around.
With just 13 games remaining, United must find a way to secure crucial points. Otherwise, they could be in for a shocking end to their season.
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