Manchester United need a win and badly. But their next opponents won't give fans that much confidence.
Following embarrassing defeats to Brighton and Brentford, Liverpool are up next for Erik ten Hag's side. A win, bizarrely enough, would see United leapfrog Liverpool who have had a bland start to the season themselves.
A win on Monday would also not only end some farcical scenes on the pitch but also distract from the ones off it. A ridiculous transfer window seems to get more ridiculous by the day. But there is some hope.
For the first time, Jim Ratcliffe has expressed an interest in buying United. Could this be the start of the end of the Glazers era?
Here's a wrap of the best United stories below.
Fergie plea
Sir Alex Ferguson is taking a more active role at United once again but one supporter wants even more from the legendary figure.
Upon leaving Old Trafford, one fan shouted out: "Oh my god, he's here! Fergie! Fergie! Come back and manage us! We need you!"
At 80 years of age it seems unlikely Ferguson will adhere to the fan's demands. Not to mention Ten Hag is two games into his new job.
Van Dijk not playing games
Despite a gulf in talent and mentality between the two sides, Virgil van Dijk is not taking anything for granted when his side travel to United on Monday.
“It's massive but it's not about making a statement, we want to win and do everything that's possible to win there,” the Dutch star explained.
"This year they've had a difficult start and we've not had the best start that we wanted either, so it will be interesting. Obviously they're not in the best situation confidence-wise probably, but it's the perfect game to turn it around for them."
United all quiet on Ratcliffe
Sir Jim Ratcliffe came out of nowhere to declare his interest in buying and owning United. Naturally, it sent the club's fans wild.
The Glazers ownership is much maligned among fans, with some supporters keen on protesting ahead of the game against Liverpool.
United, however, are keeping shtum and refusing to comment on the billionaire's comments.
