Whilst the idea of a club the size of Man United battling for survival is seemingly unthinkable and, in truth, highly unlikely, Ferdinand says he is beginning to fear the worst after going through his former club’s remaining fixtures.
"Everton away, Ipswich at home, Arsenal, Forest away, Man City, Newcastle away, Wolves, Brentford, West Ham, Chelsea, Aston Villa, Leicester.
A depleted Man United squad - missing 12 senior players - including Amad, Kobbie Mainoo and Manuel Ugarte - slumped to a 1-0 defeat to Tottenham on Sunday.
Though, Man Utd remain 12 points clear of the relegation zone with 13 games remaining.
That was an eighth loss in 12 Premier League games for the Red Devils and Ruben Amorim’s side have slipped to 15th as a result after starting the weekend in 13th.
