Key transfers, £50m windfall and away wins - Manchester United's dream start to new season

Manchester United have been decisive in the transfer market and supporters will hope it provides a clear pathway for Erik ten Hag to build on his early success at Old Trafford.

Securing Champions League football, lifting the Carabao Cup and reaching the FA Cup final was an impressive start for the United boss. Bringing three key signings through the door has only furthered the belief that Ten Hag is the right man to put the club back into the title picture and help bridge the gap to top spot in the Premier League.

With the team’s opening game against Wolves just around the corner, Ten Hag will have several key objectives that he wants the team to achieve in the opening weeks of the campaign. Here’s a look at what United must do in order to enjoy a perfect start to the new season.

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United’s last campaign began on a sour note with an opening defeat to Brighton but that proved to be the only league loss at Old Trafford. Ten Hag’s side won 15 of their other 18 home games and will hope to carry that trend into the new season, starting with Wolves on Monday night.

The first few weeks of the 2023/24 season see United host Wolves and Forest before getting a chance to avenge their loss to Brighton on September 16. An early run of Old Trafford victories would set the tone.

While United’s home record last year saw them ranked second in the Premier League, their away results kept the team from being true title contenders. The Reds won eight and lost eight, leaving them with the fifth best points tally on the road.

Heading into the new season, United have been given a couple of early opportunities to set that record straight. The club’s