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Ruben Amorim fears Man United could be in relegation battle after 4th straight defeat
- Manchester United are seven points above the relegation zone halfway through the season after losing to Newcastle
- They have lost five of their last six matches in the Premier League, which leaves them 14th in the table
- Ruben Amorim has discussed whether his team are in a relegation battle a month after he took the role
Manchester United suffered another defeat in the Premier League, putting them in a precarious position as the league reaches the halfway point.
Ruben Amorim’s side was beaten 2-0 by Newcastle United at Old Trafford on Sunday, leaving them 14th.
The Portuguese coach, who took over from Erik ten Hag last month, said his team could be in a relegation battle.
Are Man United in relegation fight?
Man United were last relegated from the English top flight 50 years ago. If things don’t improve, they could go down for the first time in Premier League history.
Last season, they recorded their worst finish in Premier League history, but if things don’t improve, it could be worse this season.
At the halfway point, they are 14th with 22 points: six wins, four draws and nine defeats.
Amorim’s side have lost the last four matches in a row and six of their last eight. They’ve also lost three consecutive home games for the first time since 1979, per Sky Sports.
Since the Portuguese coach took charge last month, he has overseen just four wins in 11 matches.
Amorim on relegation threat
The Red Devils were poor in the first half against Newcastle United, and things could’ve been worse.
The introduction of Kobbie Mainoo helped the hosts gain some control. However, they struggled to create chances. Amorim fears his team is in a relegation fight.
BBC Sport asked the former Sporting CP if his team was in a battle to avoid the drop.
“I think that it is a possibility. We have to be clear with our fans.”
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He was also asked if it was embarrassing to talk about relegation as a Man United coach.
“It is also my fault,” he said. “The team is not improving. It is a little bit lost in this moment and it is a bit embarrassing to be Manchester United coach and lose a lot of games. I think people are tired of excuses at this club. This club needs a shock.”
Why Amorim took Zirkzee off
TUKO.co.ke earlier reported that Amorim explained his reasoning for subbing Joshua Zirkzee in the first half against Newcastle.
The 39-year-old said he was thinking about the team when he replaced him with Kobbie Mainoo in the 33rd minute.
Super Eagles playmaker, Alex Iwobi, has admitted they are waiting to see if the team would still play at the 2026 World Cup.
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, is optimistic of a potential lifeline from FIFA, after it submitted a petition against the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Iwobi was asked by SuperSport if he would rather lift the AFCON 2025 trophy or qualify for the World Cup?
The 29-year-old, who played at the 2018 of the World Cup, replied: “I mean we’re still waiting, well hopefully we can go to the World Cup, but I feel it’s a tough one.
“It’s a tough one because winning AFCON is like… It’s a great legacy, it’s a great thing to have like in your career, a memorable moment.
“But then at the same time, because I’ve been to the World Cup already, a lot of the players haven’t been. They would like to say ‘I want to go to the World Cup,’ so I can’t be selfish and say win the AFCON and for my teammates to not go to the World Cup. So it’s a tough one. I don’t know. I don’t know.”
Politics
PRESIDENT TINUBU CONDOLES WITH SAMUEL CHUKWUEZE OF THE SUPER EAGLES ON THE PASSING OF HIS MOTHER
President Bola Tinubu sends his condolences
to Super Eagles forward Samuel Chukwueze on the passing of his mother.
The President also extends his sympathies to the family and friends of Mrs Sarah Chukwueze, who passed away on Thursday.
President Tinubu mourns with the Chukwueze family and encourages them to find solace in the memory and legacy of their late matriarch.
“The passing of Mrs Chukwueze, the mother of one of our bright football stars, just a few days after the passing of Super Eagles’ captain Wilfred Ndidi’s father, is deeply saddening.
I mourn with them, and I am with them in prayers during this difficult time,” the President says.
President Tinubu prays that God Almighty will grant the departed eternal rest.
Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information and Strategy)
Arsenal’s starting XI to face Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday evening has been unveiled.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta opted to start Gabriel Jesus ahead of Viktor Gyokeres to lead the Gunners’ attack against the Red Devils.
This comes after Jesus scored a brace against Inter Milan in the Champions League in midweek.
The Brazilian will be assisted by Bukayo Saka and Leandro on the wings.
In midfield, Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard return to join Martin Zubimendi.
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