Joshua Zirzkee (left) was substituted within the first half.© AFP
Ruben Amorim stated Manchester United are in a battle for Premier League survival after shedding 2-0 to Newcastle on Monday to finish 2024 14th within the desk. United are seven factors above the relegation zone, however are on the slide since Amorim took cost final month. Alexander Isak and Joelinton struck inside the primary 19 minutes as United misplaced a 3rd consecutive dwelling league sport since 1979. “That is de facto clear so we have now to struggle,” stated Amorim on United being dragged right into a relegation battle.
“It is a very tough second, one of many harder moments within the historical past of Manchester United and we have now to handle it with honesty.
“We must struggle within the subsequent sport.”
Worse might be to return as United journey to runaway Premier League leaders Liverpool on Sunday earlier than dealing with Arsenal within the FA Cup third spherical.
Amorim has come below criticism for refusing to budge from his 3-4-3 formation since becoming a member of from Sporting Lisbon, the place he gained two Portuguese league titles.
The 39-year-old reacted to a disastrous begin by changing Joshua Zirkzee after simply 33 minutes with Kobbie Mainoo.
United improved after the change, however the injury had already been executed.
Amorim, although, was adamant that he is not going to change his methods, even when it in the end prices him his job.
“You can’t return, you must proceed to push,” he added.
“We’ve had 4 coaching (periods) all collectively, I used to be (introduced) right here due to my concept and I’ll proceed with my concept till the tip.”
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