Any thoughts that a change of competition could lead to an upturn in form are wishful thinking. That’s according to the betting experts at https://your-bonus-code.com/ who have been keeping a close eye on Manchester United’s odds changes as the first few weeks of the season have played out.
The outlook looked far more rosy back in August. There was optimism as Rasmus Hojlund was confirmed as United’s newest recruit as The Reds were priced up as fourth favourites for the Premier League, and were being tipped by some as the most likely team to challenge Manchester City for the title.
Fast forward a few weeks and the dark clouds have well and truly descended on Old Trafford. Edgy wins against Wolves and Nottingham Forest were overshadowed by poor performances, while defeats to Tottenham, Arsenal and most recently Brighton have acted as a severe reality check to United’s ambitions this season.
From 12/1 dark horses in August, they are now 100/1 no hopers, with even a Champions League spot looking unlikely given the seven point gap that has already developed ahead to Arsenal, Tottenham and Liverpool.
Optimists will hope the start of the Champions League can signal something of a resurgence, where the expectation of winning is reduced. However a trip to the Allianz Arena is hardly the ideal place to regain confidence and form, with United 11/2 for a shock away victory and Harry Kane odds on to score in a stark reminder to both fans and board of what might have been.
Fortunately, the medium-term outlook does look a tad brighter for Erik ten Hag’s floundering team, given they remain odds on to progress from a relatively gentle Champions League group that also contains Galatasaray and FC Copenhagen. Hopes of a run to the latter stages of Europe’s premier club competition remain unlikely though, with results likely to be overshadowed by the progress of not just City but Arsenal and Newcastle too.
In the meantime, it may be necessary to employ a backs-to-the-wall mentality with Aaron Wan Bissaka’s injury the latest piece of bad news to hit a club already struggling to deal with issues surrounding Jadon Sancho and Antony.
Selected odds* according to https://your-bonus-code.com/:
Man Utd to beat both Bayern and Burnley – 10/1
Man Utd to lose to both Bayern and Burnley – 11/2
Man Utd to win the Premier League – 100/1
Man Utd to finish in the Premier League top four – 11/4
Man Utd to win Champions League Group A – 5/2
Man Utd to win the Champions League – 33/1
*Odds correct at 12pm on 20th September 2023
