Manchester United's Midfield Woes Persist Despite £200M Spending

In the opening weeks of the 2025/26 Premier League season, Manchester United have faced more questions than answers. Their 1-1 draw with Fulham at Craven Cottage on August 25th, 2025 was a performance eerily similar to the tail-end of last season, despite the club's marquee summer signings.

United started brightly, with Matheus Cunha hitting the post, but their best chances came from moments of luck or brilliance rather than any cohesive attacking play. The goal, an own goal from Rodrigo Muniz, was not the result of superb attacking, but rather a scrappy corner.

The issues lie in United's midfield, which struggled to exert control and allowed Fulham to squeeze them, leaving them unable to sustain pressure. Manager Ruben Amorim's tactics have come under scrutiny, as his system has consistently failed to allow United to dominate possession.

With one loss and one draw to open the season, United's defensive frailties remain a concern. The team has now scored just one goal across two games, and that was an own goal. Amorim has time on his side, but with £200M spent in the transfer window, the pressure is mounting to find a solution to United's ongoing problems.