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Manchester United prepares for heavy schedule with new signings

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 8:33 AM

Last updated Jul 30, 2026

Manchester United prepares for heavy schedule with new signings

Summary

As the new season approaches, Manchester United is preparing for an increased workload from European competitions. Last season, United played only 40 matches, their lowest total since 1914-15, yet managed to finish third in the Premier League. In contrast, Chelsea and Tottenham, who played more matches but finished lower in the league, will not compete in European football next season. To bolster their roster, United has acquired midfielders Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans. Questions remain about whether these additions will be sufficient to handle the demands of a busy schedule ahead.

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•Manchester United played just 40 matches last season, finishing third.
•Chelsea and Tottenham will not play European football next season.
•United has signed Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans to strengthen the squad.
•Fewer matches generally allow for better player rotation and preparation time.

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Last season, Manchester United played just 40 matches in all competitions, their fewest in a single campaign since 1914-15, and finished third. Chelsea played 59 matches in all competitions and finished 10th. Playing more matches does not always correlate with a lower league finish.
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