Jamie Carragher has admitted to reconsidering his earlier predictions about Manchester United under Ruben Amorim, describing his initial stance as “the biggest mistake I’ve made.” The former Liverpool defender now believes United are poised for a strong Premier League finish.Speaking on Sky Sports, Carragher praised Amorim’s impact, highlighting the squad’s improved structure and energy. “I underestimated the immediate influence Amorim would have,” he admitted, acknowledging how United’s recent matches have shown significant progress in both defense and attack.

Ahead of the 2024-25 Premier League season, Jamie Carragher initially predicted Manchester United would secure a fifth-place finish. However, the pundit has now revised his stance.

Currently sitting 12th in the table after 12 games, the Red Devils are six points adrift of the top four. While head coach Ruben Amorim is determined to guide United back into the Champions League next season, Carragher doubts their chances, predicting they will finish outside the top six.

Speaking on Sky Sports, Carragher said:
“Placing Manchester United in fifth was the biggest mistake in my predictions. I don’t think there’s any chance of them finishing fifth. In fact, I’d be surprised if they even make the top six.”

With the teams currently in the top four performing better than United, it seems unlikely that the Red Devils will overtake them by the season’s end. However, a top-six finish remains attainable if Amorim can get the squad firing on all cylinders.

The team’s recent 3-2 Europa League win over Bodo/Glimt offers hope, highlighting signs of improvement under Amorim. Still, significant work is needed to achieve consistent results, as getting the current group of players to meet expectations has proven challenging.

A partial squad overhaul seems necessary for Manchester United to return to competing for major honors. While Amorim is unlikely to fix all the issues in the next two transfer windows, achieving a top-six finish this season is within reach if progress on the pitch continues. Despite last season’s eighth-place disappointment, the Portuguese coach will aim to steer his team toward improvement and better outcomes by the campaign’s end.