Analysing the managerial changes in Premier League this season

Manchester United: How do you go about handling a potentially poisoned chalice? David Moyes has the unenviable task of managing a club which hasn’t had a managerial appointment in the last 27 years.

David Moyes

Sir Alex Ferguson not only changed the way Manchester United as a club was perceived by the outside world, but built team after team fuelled by his desire. Moyes needs to stamp down his authority at the club, and Phil Neville and Ryan Giggs joining the backroom staff will help him ease into life at Old Trafford.

He also has Wayne Rooney to deal with. Manchester’s favorite scouser reportedly wants a move away from Old Trafford, and this time with Jose Mourinho declaring his interest, Moyes has a fight on his hands even before his first proper game in charge.

United fans have been longing for reinforcements in the centre of midfield, but the manager will be pleased with the performances of Adnan Januzaj and Jesse Lingard on the pre-season tour so far. He needs to bring the youth through, ala Sir Alex and Sir Matt way before him.

It did take Sir Alex approximately four years to bring a trophy home, and United fans will be patient with Moyes, but not for more than a year.