Manchester United’s struggles continue to dominate the conversation, with pressure building on manager Ruben Amorim after another poor start to the season.
Fans have already voiced concerns following their humiliating Carabao Cup exit at the hands of League Two side Grimsby Town, the first such defeat in the club’s history.
The international break now arrives at a crucial time, giving Amorim breathing space, but it also adds uncertainty as questions grow about whether he can steady the ship.
Whispers of discontent are surfacing among supporters who have watched their side slide further from the standards once set under Sir Alex Ferguson.
The next fixtures after the break, including a must-win against Burnley, could go a long way in shaping Amorim’s future at Old Trafford.
But how bad has Amorim really been since taking charge?, as BBC Sport highlights.
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His Premier League win percentage stands at a dismal 24.7%, the worst of any United manager since Ferguson’s retirement.
Even David Moyes, often remembered for his struggles, managed a 50% record – making his the second-worst since the legendary Scot departed.
United have won just seven of Amorim’s 29 league matches, an alarming statistic for a club of their stature.
His 42-point tally from last season marked the lowest return in United’s Premier League history.
To compound matters, they finished in a record-low 15th place and scored only 44 goals across the campaign.
The problems in front of goal have continued into this season.
Since the start of the 2024-25 campaign, only Serie A side Genoa have failed to score a first-half goal on more occasions among Europe’s top five leagues.
That damning comparison shows just how ineffective United have become at breaking opponents down.
Another damning figure is that Amorim has now managed more Premier League games – 29 – than he has won points – just 28.
That statistic alone sums up the depth of United’s crisis under his leadership.
Cup competitions have offered no solace either.
Against English opposition, Amorim has just one victory – a penalty shootout win against Arsenal in the FA Cup.
The rest have been defeats: Tottenham and Grimsby in the Carabao Cup, Fulham in the FA Cup, and Tottenham again in the Europa League.
Every statistic paints the same picture – Manchester United are enduring one of the darkest periods in their modern history, and Amorim’s position grows weaker by the week.
