Overview

• United remain under pressure despite a 2-0 win over Sunderland, sitting 10th after seven league games following last season’s 15th-place finish.
• Sir Jim Ratcliffe reiterated that Ruben Amorim should be judged across three years, citing a long-term plan despite poor results and a Carabao Cup exit to Grimsby.
• Pundit Scott Minto claimed Thomas Tuchel is not enjoying the England role and predicted he could replace Amorim at season’s end, a view presented as speculation.
• The Sun reports United previously spoke to Tuchel but now rule him out as a mid-season option, with expectations he will see out his England contract through 2026.
• TBR Football reports January priorities include a pivot midfielder and a right wing-back, while scrutiny grows over new recruits such as Benjamin Sesko after a quiet international display.