United in relegation zone after 40 years

Man Utd have entered the relegation zone for the first time in 40 years, a development that will make fans look away from the Premier League table this Saturday. The Red Devils have only one win in the English top flight this season, leaving them on the brink.

Nottingham Forest beat Manchester City 3-1 on Saturday. The result temporarily placed United in 17th position in the Premier League ahead of their clash with Aston Villa.

United are now in the relegation zone after nine games or more. It is the first time this has happened since November 1986, a span of 40 years.

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They sit below promoted side Coventry, who occupy 17th place. United remain above Crystal Palace in 19th and Sunderland in 20th.

Only two points separate United and the bottom‑placed team. Michael Carrick’s men face a must‑win test at Old Trafford on Monday.

The side previously produced an impressive Champions League comeback in Rome. The comeback came in the Champions League competition.