The Shocking Altay Bayindir Stat that Will Worry Man United Boss Ruben Amorim Following Shaky Season Start

Manchester United’s new era under Ruben Amorim has started with more questions than answers, as the Red Devils sit on just one point from their opening two Premier League matches.

A narrow 1-0 defeat to Arsenal on opening day was followed by a 1-1 draw against Fulham, and while the results themselves are frustrating, the performances behind them are perhaps more troubling.

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Against Fulham, United managed just one clear-cut chance from open play—and it didn’t even come from an outfield player. In a bizarre twist, the team’s only big chance across the first two matchdays was created by goalkeeper Altay Bayindir.

That statistic is both damning and symbolic of United’s early-season struggles. A team boasting names like Bruno Fernandes, Bryan Mbeumo, and Benjamin Sesko has yet to carve out meaningful opportunities, and officially, they still haven’t scored a goal from one of their own players. 

Their solitary strike of the season was credited as a Rodrigo Muniz own goal after Leny Yoro’s header deflected off the Fulham forward.

Bruno Fernandes has been unusually quiet, failing to dictate games in the way United fans have come to expect.

Bryan Mbeumo has yet to replicate the sharp form he showed at Brentford.

Benjamin Sesko remains on the fringes, reduced to appearances off the bench.

For Amorim, this attacking drought raises serious concerns—not least because his system relies on fluid movement and quick transitions, neither of which have been visible so far.

The fact that a goalkeeper has produced United’s only big chance in 180 minutes of football will do little to ease the pressure on Amorim.

Combine that with defensive lapses and inconsistent goalkeeping, and the Portuguese coach faces a daunting task in steadying a side that looks short on both confidence and creativity.

With tougher fixtures looming, Manchester United will need their stars to click quickly—or risk slipping further behind in the early-season table.