Manchester United Manager Ruben Amorim Faces Pressure After Derby Defeat

Manchester United, under Ruben Amorim's management, continues to struggle despite heavy investment and hopes of progress, highlighted by a 3-0 derby loss to Manchester City that exposed recurring mistakes and underperformance. Amorim, who has won only eight of 31 Premier League games since his appointment, acknowledges the pressure and insists he will maintain his philosophy unless the club decides otherwise. He contrasts his situation with Pep Guardiola's, noting the difference in expectations due to Guardiola's consistent success, while affirming his commitment to improving United's performance. Meanwhile, Amorim has issued a stern message to young midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, urging him to improve his game and fight for regular first-team football after limited opportunities this season and a rejected loan request. Mainoo's development has stalled under Amorim, who emphasizes that talent alone is insufficient and players must demonstrate continual improvement to earn playing time. Overall, United's season start is their worst since 1992-93, with ongoing challenges in translating potential into results despite Amorim's confidence in gradual improvement.