Overview

• Rúben Amorim publicly rejected calls to change formation, arguing recent defeats cannot be pinned on the system.
• The i Paper reports he has the sixth-worst record of any Premier League manager after 33 matches in charge.
• United lead the league in shots and have the best expected-goals figures this season, yet chance conversion remains poor.
• Squad management is under scrutiny, with Kobbie Mainoo’s limited minutes drawing criticism and questions over player fit in the 3-4-3.
• i News says insiders fear Amorim could resign before being dismissed, with the upcoming break seen as a potential window for a change.