December 29th 2024.
Ruben Amorim, the manager of Manchester United, is facing a tough time trying to bring out the best in his team. Recently, their goalkeeper Andre Onana has been criticized for making mistakes that are typically seen in players under the age of 12. This has only added to the struggles of Amorim's side in the Premier League.
Many had hoped that Amorim's arrival would bring a new energy to Manchester United, but so far, this has not been the case. In fact, the team has only managed to gain seven points in the six games that Amorim has been in charge. This underwhelming start to his managerial career has left Manchester United in a disappointing 14th place in the Premier League, a whopping 20 points behind their rivals Liverpool. To make matters worse, they are only eight points above the relegation zone.
During their recent match against Wolves on Boxing Day, Manchester United suffered yet another blow when Matheus Cunha scored directly from a corner. This was the second time in just three games that a Red Devils goalkeeper failed to stop a goal from a corner. Ex-Premier League striker Chris Sutton described these mistakes as "Under-12 stuff" and believes they are not helping Amorim's cause at Old Trafford.
Manchester United will be hoping to turn things around when they face Newcastle United on Monday night. However, Sutton predicts that it will be Newcastle who will secure the win and add more pressure on Amorim. This is because Newcastle has been on a roll lately, winning their last four games and reaching the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup.
Looking ahead to the match, Sutton said that he believes Newcastle will continue their winning streak and come out on top at Old Trafford. On the other hand, Manchester United's form has been the complete opposite, which is a cause for concern. Sutton also mentioned the fact that United's goalkeeper has been conceding goals directly from corners, something that he believes should not happen to a professional goalkeeper.
Amorim was also asked about his team's struggles with set-pieces after the defeat against Wolves. However, he chose not to comment on it and instead focused on the need to use set-pieces as an opportunity to score goals. He also mentioned the importance of utilizing all players, regardless of their size, in these situations.
Overall, it is clear that Manchester United is going through a rough patch, and Amorim is facing a lot of pressure to turn things around. But as Sutton mentioned, it is not entirely his fault, and the team must work together to improve their performance on the field.
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