Is Ruben Amorim Getting Sacked By Manchester United? Everything We Know So Far After Grimsby Loss

For now though, it seems Amorim is still in place. There's been no word from Sir Jim Ratcliffe or the Manchester United board that they're about to get rid of him. 
And while patience is wearing thin among fans, the hierarchy hasn't budged. Unless Amorim resigns, he should be in charge for the rest of the new Premier League season.

Amorim Under Fire After Startling Loss to Grimsby

That doesn't mean his position is safe. Manchester United have now lost their first three games of the 2025/26 season, to Arsenal, Fulham and Grimsby. 

Add in last season's struggles, seven wins from 29 league games, 15 defeats and 15th place, and it's a mess. 

Amorim has lost 15 Premier League games faster than any United manager in over a decade, a stat that raises questions about his ability to turn it around.

The Grimsby defeat is particularly bad because of what it means. United has been humiliated in the cups before, most notably the 4–0 loss to MK Dons in 2014, but this last defeat is worse.

Fans have been ruthless, with social media cries for his head growing louder in the hours after the game.

But after the Europa League final loss in May, sources had confirmed that the board continues to back Amorim as part of a long-term project. And that patience hasn't snapped yet, even after the embarrassment at Blundell Park. 

One major reason the board may be reluctant is the financial outlay. If United sack Amorim, they could owe him around €14m million in compensation and close to £20 million when you include his backroom staff (Footballtransfers). 

That payout clause makes any rapid decision costly. Amorim has publicly maintained that he would leave without charge if he felt unwanted, but without walking away himself, dismissing him would be an expensive decision.