Amorim Here to Stay: Why Manchester United Boss Is Still Safe Despite Woeful Run

Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim (Credit: Imago)

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Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim is in danger of getting the sack

Amorim Here to Stay: Why Manchester United Boss Is Still Safe Despite Woeful Run

Joel Omotto 17:22 - 28.09.2025

Manchester United are reportedly not considering sacking Ruben Amorim as minority owner Jim Ratcliffe believes he needs time to integrate new signings.

After a morale-boosting victory over Chelsea, Manchester United once again faltered in the Premier League, falling 3-1 to Brentford on Saturday.

Ruben Amorim has only managed 34 points from 33 league games at the helm of United, yet Saturday's defeat hasn't swayed the board's stance, according to various English news outlets like the BBC and Daily Mail this Sunday.

"Club sources insist that minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe backs Amorim and believes it's fair to assess him only at the end of a full season, with what he considers to be the right squad," the BBC reports.

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The Daily Mail presents similar information: "The Ineos billionaire believes Amorim deserves time to work with his players after United spent €259 million on reinforcements this summer."

Both media outlets refute the existence of a shortlist of potential successors, contrary to earlier reports circulating in England on Saturday morning.

Amorim Remains Calm

Nevertheless, speculation is set to continue, increasing pressure on the 40-year-old manager ahead of Saturday's match at Old Trafford against an in-form Sunderland.

The promised improvement, following last season's dismal 15th-place finish, has been slow to materialise. After the Brentford game, Amorim was once again forced to field questions about his future.

"I'm never worried about my job, I'm not that kind of person," he told Match of the Day. "It's not my decision. I will do my best every minute I'm here," Amorim affirmed. "I've never been worried," he clarified regarding a potential departure.

Defender Matthijs de Ligt spoke after the match, acknowledging that the performance wasn't good enough, but felt it would be unfair for Amorim to shoulder all the blame: "It's always easy to point at the manager, but it's the players on the pitch who have to do the job."

Since Amorim took charge last November, no team has conceded the first goal in more league games than United.