Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has openly acknowledged that his team’s current form might rank them among the worst in the club’s storied history. Following a dismal 3-1 defeat to Brighton at Old Trafford, the Red Devils remain in 13th place in the Premier League standings, with their lowest-ever finish in the competition now a looming possibility.
Amorim’s tenure, which began in November after replacing Erik ten Hag, has been marked by consistent underperformance. United have lost ten of their first 22 league matches this season, a feat not seen since the 1989-90 campaign. The manager admitted during his post-match press conference: “We are being the worst team, maybe, in the history of Manchester United. I know that you want headlines, but I’m saying this because we have to acknowledge and change it.”
The defeat against Brighton highlighted United’s ongoing struggles. Yankuba Minteh opened the scoring for Brighton within five minutes, and although Bruno Fernandes equalized from the penalty spot, Kaoru Mitoma restored Brighton’s lead before a late error from goalkeeper Andre Onana allowed Georginio Rutter to seal the victory. This marked United’s fourth home defeat in their last five matches at Old Trafford.
Amorim has won only two of his nine Premier League games since taking charge and acknowledged the weight of expectations: “Imagine what this is for a fan of Manchester United. Imagine what this is for me. We are getting a new coach who is losing more than the last coach. I have full knowledge of that.”
Despite the setbacks, Amorim remains defiant in his approach: “I am not going to change, no matter what. I know we can succeed, but we need to survive this moment. I am not naive; we need to survive now.” He emphasized the importance of resilience and improvement as United attempt to salvage their season.
The defeat also underscored deeper issues within the squad, with critics questioning whether Amorim’s system is suitable for the players at his disposal. While fans and pundits debate whether this truly is Manchester United’s worst-ever team, Amorim’s candid remarks reflect the gravity of their current predicament.