Bruno Fernandes says he is “perfectly aware” that he is part of a Manchester United side that is incapable of winning the Premier League.
United, whose last title came more than 11 years ago, splashed out £180m on five signings this summer in hope of earning a top-four finish.
Sunday’s dismal 3-0 defeat to Liverpool means the club have earned just three points from their opening three matches, as was the case in Erik ten Hag’s debut season.
The manager is facing increasing pressure, having so far failed to implement a distinct style of play two years into his tenure with last season’s midfield issues remerging against Liverpool at Old Trafford. READ MORE: I met Dan Ashworth and Omar Berrada and they said the right things READ MORE: Four Manchester United staff members leave Old Trafford amid job cuts Scott McTominay and Hannibal Mejbri left in the final week of the window, while Christian Eriksen stays on having been linked with a return to Ajax, with the Dutch transfer deadline passing on Monday.