Overview
- Ruben Amorim admitted he doubted he would reach his one‑year mark after a bruising first season that included a Europa League final defeat and a 15th‑place finish.
- Manchester United have won three straight league matches to move up to sixth, six points behind leaders Arsenal.
- The coach said he expects fringe players to ask to leave in January, with limited minutes threatening World Cup chances for Kobbie Mainoo and Joshua Zirkzee; United rejected Mainoo’s late‑summer request to go.
- Amorim stressed a long‑term recruitment plan and has persisted with his 3‑4‑3, with reporting noting United have spent close to £250m on players since his appointment.
- Sir Jim Ratcliffe has publicly called for patience and a multi‑year assessment of Amorim’s work despite the turbulence earlier in his tenure.