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Ruben Amorim racking up all the wrong numbers at Manchester United; Brentford loss opens pandora’s box

Originally posted on We All Follow United
By Rohit Sarkar | Last updated Sep 28, 2025 8:09 AM ET

Manchester United continue to lose games in the Premier League under Ruben Amorim

Manchester United put on yet another shambolic display as Brentford defeated them 3-1 in the Premier League. The match proved to the fans about the glaring weaknesses in Ruben Amorim’s system and why United need a change. Defensive mistakes kept increasing, and there was no momentum in the attack. Igor Thiago of Brentford scored the first goal within 20 minutes, and United’s backlines crumbled under the pressure.

Benjamin Sesko provided a little bit of optimism to the fans by scoring a goal, but captain Bruno Fernandes missed an opportunity to make the score level from the penalty spot. United’s shoulders dropped down from that very moment, and Mathias Jensen’s injury-time goal sealed the Bees’ win.

A broken structure and alarming numbers

Results have been poor, but the bigger concern is how Manchester United collapse after setbacks. BBC reports that since Amorim took charge in November 2024, United have conceded the opening goal in 21 matches, more than any other Premier League side.

The system fails to give players confidence or stability in the early stages. Amorim insists on a rigid 3-4-3 formation, and the shape leaves gaps in midfield. Teams like Brentford exploit them easily. ESPN criticised his approach as ill-suited to the squad’s strengths.

United managed only 24 points from their first 25 league games last season. They won six, lost 13, conceded 41 goals, and kept only four clean sheets. These numbers explain why they finished 15th. Amorim currently holds the lowest Premier League win rate of any United manager at 35.6 per cent. That is below Ralf Rangnick’s 37.9 and far off Louis van Gaal or David Moyes, who both stayed above 50. Fans see this record as unacceptable for a club of such stature, and there is growing pressure to change the manager

What must change at Old Trafford?

The Red Devils have to get in a manager who adapts his tactics as per the options in the squad, and not stick to a rigid game plan. Teams need different plans to consistently perform in the Premier League. Meanwhile, amidst all these struggles on the pitch, the Red Devils are still active on the transfer market. Barcelona want Kobbie Mainoo, and it shows that other giants see the quality United fail to maximise. Meanwhile, Jadon Sancho will leave for free after his loan at Aston Villa.

The fans should now want a reset that provides stability, tactical clarity, and a willingness to let players thrive in their natural roles. The atmosphere around the club definitely remains heavy right now because everyone is frustrated, and every defeat eats away at Amorim’s already thin credibility. Without swift and decisive action, United’s struggles may continue well beyond this bleak September afternoon.

This article first appeared on We All Follow United and was syndicated with permission.

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