Overview

• Sir Jim Ratcliffe said on The Business Podcast that Ruben Amorim should be judged over a three-year period, stressing that progress in football is not instant.
• Manchester United are 10th after an inconsistent start, though a 2-0 win over Sunderland before the international break briefly eased pressure on the head coach.
• United visit Liverpool on Sunday after drawing 2-2 at Anfield in January under Amorim, and they are still seeking their first away win of the season.
• Rio Ferdinand disagreed with comparing Amorim to Mikel Arteta, citing Arsenal’s early improvement and tactical flexibility, while welcoming the clarity of ownership’s stance.
• New striker Benjamin Sesko was described as “lonely” by Slovenian media in a 0-0 draw with Switzerland, adding to scrutiny of United’s revamped attack and service to the forward.