What happened. Troy Deeney predicts Manchester United will not finish in the Champions League places next season, citing the added fixture load and Bruno Fernandes' potential drop in influence.

United won 12 of final 17 games last season.
They had no European or cup distractions from January.
Deeney spoke on talkSPORT.

“I don’t think they’ll make the Champions League”
— Troy Deeney

Carrick faces his first full season in charge without the advantage of a lighter schedule.

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