Manchester United can take many positives from the 2025/26 season, including their ability to bounce back.
A third-place finish in the Premier League table is more than most Manchester United fans would have dreamed of at the start of the season.
Michael Carrick secured Champions League qualification after taking over from Darren Fletcher and Ruben Amorim, who left United sixth when he was sacked.
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Man United did not lose back-to-back matches in 2025/26
Despite it being a season of change, with three different head coaches, United managed an impressive level of consistency in the Premier League.
The Red Devils were actually the only Premier League side that didn’t lose back-to-back matches all season.
It was the first time United achieved the feat since the 2017/18 season under Jose Mourinho.
United finished second under Mourinho in that season, ending on 81 points.
It shows United’s ability to bounce back from defeat, ensuring they pick up points in their next league fixture.
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Michael Carrick’s Man Utd squad has character
In previous seasons, it has been easy to point a finger at the squad and say they are not good enough, or to question their desire.
Despite going through manager changes, settling into a new training ground and welcoming several new signings into the squad, this group of players stepped up to the challenge.
Even when Amorim was sacked, the players took responsibility and got behind Carrick immediately.
Ultimately, United exceeded expectations, returning to the Champions League and comfortably finishing third.
That is the exact reason there is talk of United challenging for the title sooner rather than later.
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