Manchester United have begun the new campaign under intense scrutiny, with fans already questioning whether this season will be any different from the last.
After falling to Arsenal on the opening day and stumbling to a frustrating draw against Fulham, concern is growing that the Reds have not turned the corner supporters hoped for.
Bruno Fernandes, the United captain, was left frustrated after his clash with the referee, which many believe contributed to his missed penalty against Fulham.
Performances from new signings have been mixed, leaving questions about how quickly they can adapt to the demands of Old Trafford.
With Burnley up next at the weekend in the league, the pressure is mounting for United to finally deliver a convincing result.
The story centres on Ruben Amorim, who stepped into the Manchester United job under the toughest of circumstances.
The Portuguese coach was appointed in November after Erik ten Hag’s dismissal and inherited a fractured squad and an unsettled dressing room.
What followed was the lowest league finish in the club’s history, ending the 2024/25 season in 15th place – a statistic that still haunts fans.
Ruben Amorim entered pre-season with renewed determination, insisting lessons had been learned.
However, the reality on the pitch tells a different story.
The 1-1 draw at Craven Cottage, where United squandered a narrow lead, has left him with just one point from the first six available this season.
This run has now condemned Amorim to another unwanted statistic, as Amazon Prime Sport pointed out via X.
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Across the last 29 Premier League matches, the 40-year-old has overseen more games than points earned.
With only seven wins to his name in that period, his tally of 28 points is one of the poorest returns any United manager has ever endured.
The comparison being drawn is an embarrassing one for the current boss.
Gary Neville’s ill-fated stint at Valencia in 2015 is often ridiculed in football circles, yet the former right-back managed more wins and points in Spain than Amorim has produced with United across a similar spell.
For a club of this stature, that is a sobering reality.
Despite this, there are glimmers of hope.
Matheus Cunha’s lively display against Fulham was a highlight, with fans applauding the Brazilian’s energy and creativity.
On the other hand, Patrick Dorgu’s calamitous performance left many shaking their heads, while Benjamin Sesko looked far from settled in his cameo.
These are the growing pains of a system still finding its feet, but patience at Old Trafford is rarely in abundance.
Amorim insists his side will improve as the season progresses, yet time is not a luxury Manchester United managers are often afforded.
The Burnley clash now feels like a must-win, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe watching closely.
Failure to secure three points could see the manager’s position come under even greater scrutiny, with history threatening to repeat itself at Old Trafford.
🇵🇹 Ruben Amorim in the Premier League:
29 games 🏟️
7 wins ✅
7 draws 🤝
15 losses ❌
28 points 🔢 pic.twitter.com/oIW0rNh85H— Amazon Prime Video Sport (@primevideosport) August 24, 2025
