Glory or Collapse? Manchester United’s Crucial 2025/26 Campaign Begins

By | July 29, 2025

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As another season looms, the same question is back on the table will Manchester United collapse again or rise from the ashes? The previous season was rough and bitter for the team, with inconsistency sending fans into waves of mixed reactions. The fanbase remains split some bitter and frustrated, others still full of hope. With new signings and further restructuring at Manchester United, there is a sense of promise that the team might significantly improve this season. Now, with fresh additions and the return of key players, the big question remains: will the “Glory, Glory Man United” chant once again dominate social media, the streets, and the great stadiums?

The arrival of talented players like Bryan Mbeumo brings renewed hope. His impressive performances at Brentford suggest he could replicate that success at United, especially considering his passion for the club. Cunha and Leon also add quality and energy, boosting both attack and defense. Under Bruno’s leadership, this new team could reignite the roar of Old Trafford and echo the glory chants across stadiums.

The team's unpredictability has left fans torn between hope and despair. Last season’s meltdown in the Europa League placed supporters on a rollercoaster of emotions especially after several dramatic last-minute comebacks. Yet despite their fight to reach the final stages, United once again failed to bring the trophy home. It wasn’t just about the silverware; fans were also eager to see the team advance to the UEFA Champions League.

In reality, the new season will not make or break Manchester United revival to the top but it will determine if the club has learned at last from its ten years of ups and downs. It will reveal if strategy has overcome sentiment and if the new players can be matched into a united entity. It will not be a championship-winning year, but it does not need to be a fall either. The backing of the right individuals, a stroke of brightness, and a superior identity can bring back the long-used Manchester united concept, believing.