In a candid assessment of Manchester United's turbulent start to the 2025-26 season, Paul Scholes has expressed his belief that manager Ruben Amorim would gladly accept an eighth-place finish if offered now.

Currently sitting ninth in the Premier League, United has seen a rollercoaster of results in their opening matches, including a slim 3-2 victory over Burnley just before the September break. Despite their efforts, the Red Devils also faced setbacks, notably losing their season opener to Arsenal and managing only a draw against Fulham in a comeback game.

Things took a turn for the worse when United suffered an embarrassing exit from the Carabao Cup against lower-league Grimsby Town, leaving Amorim under pressure as he aims to stabilize the team.

Speaking to Sky Sports, Scholes highlighted the unpredictability of the current season, stating, 'It’s so hard to tell. You’re even looking at the first three games: one win, one draw, one loss.' He emphasized that Amorim would likely welcome a top-eight finish given the club's recent struggles.

Scholes elaborated, 'Is finishing in the top eight good enough for Manchester United? Probably not. But right now, I can't see Amorim achieving anything better than eighth this season.' This comes as United seeks redemption in their upcoming matches, facing fierce rivals Manchester City and then Chelsea at Old Trafford.

As the pressure mounts for Amorim, this season's trajectory will be crucial for his future at the helm of one of football's most storied clubs.