Overview
- Ruben Amorim was dismissed by Manchester United after 14 months in charge, with the club beginning a search for a new manager.
- On his YouTube podcast, Rio Ferdinand said Mikel Arteta would at least consider an approach from United, a remark that quickly spread online.
- Ferdinand later posted on X to play down the comment, suggesting the discussion was not entirely serious.
- During his pre‑match media duties, Arteta called a colleague’s sacking sad and underlined that managerial survival hinges on winning games and receiving support.
- Coverage contrasted United’s frequent changes — five managers since 2020 — with Arsenal’s continued backing of Arteta since 2019, while noting Ferdinand also floated views on Pep Guardiola and Unai Emery.