Man Utd Harry Maguire Declares No Excuses After Lowest League Finish in 51 Years

Manchester United faces the 2025-26 Premier League season with a renewed focus and no excuses after finishing 15th last season, their worst in over 50 years. Team captain Harry Maguire emphasized that the lack of European football this season provides ample time for preparation under manager Ruben Amorim, allowing the squad to better learn and implement tactical systems. Maguire highlighted that the previous season's struggles were partly due to limited training time and a mid-season managerial change, but this pre-season has been tactically intensive and physically demanding to ensure readiness. The team showed promise during their unbeaten Premier League Summer Series preseason tour in the U.S., signaling improved cohesion and understanding of Amorim's philosophy. With a full pre-season and no European distractions, Maguire insists that the squad must capitalize on this opportunity to avoid repeating last year's disappointing performance. The overall sentiment among players and staff is one of determination to deliver a significantly better campaign.