Ruben Amorim, Manchester United’s manager, remains steadfast despite a challenging start to the Premier League season. Following a shocking League Cup second-round defeat to fourth-tier Grimsby Town, Amorim admitted that “something has to change” at the club.
The loss intensified scrutiny on the Portuguese coach, who took charge in November after United’s worst league finish since 1973-74 last season. Speaking ahead of a crucial match against Burnley, Amorim clarified that his earlier comments were made in the heat of the moment.
When asked if he would still be in charge after the international break, Amorim responded, “I’m the manager of Manchester United, and I think that is not going to change.” Despite United’s winless start in their first two Premier League games, he expressed confidence in his squad, noting, “I saw these players play really well in tough matches. I see it in training. That training is so much better.” Reflecting on the Grimsby defeat, he added, “I was shocked. This game was not our team, the way we are doing things.”
United’s Gritty Victory Over Burnley
Manchester United bounced back with a hard-fought 3-2 win against Burnley at Old Trafford, easing some pressure on Amorim. The match saw United dominate early, taking the lead through a Josh Cullen own goal in the 27th minute. However, their wastefulness in front of goal allowed Burnley to equalise early in the second half via Lyle Foster. New signing Bryan Mbeumo quickly restored United’s lead, but a goalkeeping error by Altay Bayındır let Jaidon Anthony level the score again.
The turning point came in stoppage time when a VAR-reviewed penalty was awarded after Anthony fouled Amad Diallo. Bruno Fernandes calmly converted the spot-kick to secure the victory. Amorim, relieved, said, “I was frustrated like any Man United fan… Today, the football was fair—we were the better team.” The win marked United’s first points of the season, offering hope to fans eager for a turnaround.
Other Premier League Results
Elsewhere, Chelsea climbed to the top of the Premier League table with a 2-0 home victory over Fulham. Joao Pedro and Enzo Fernandez scored, though Fulham were left frustrated after a VAR decision disallowed a goal by Joshua King. Manager Marco Silva called the decision “unbelievable” but refrained from further comment to avoid punishment.
Tottenham Hotspur faced a setback under new manager Thomas Frank, losing 1-0 at home to an impressive Bournemouth side. Evanilson’s early goal, deflecting off Cristian Romero, sealed the win, and Tottenham were booed off the pitch. Frank acknowledged the fans’ disappointment, saying, “I understand it was not a good performance today.”
Everton secured their second win, defeating Wolverhampton Wanderers 3-2, with loan signing Jack Grealish providing two assists. Beto, Iliman Ndiaye, and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall scored for Everton, while Wolves remain pointless after three losses. Sunderland continued their strong return to the Premier League, beating Brentford 2-1 with a stoppage-time header from Wilson Isidor.
Looking Ahead
As the Premier League season progresses, Manchester United face a critical test against Manchester City on September 14. Meanwhile, upcoming matches include Leeds United hosting Newcastle United and champions Liverpool facing title rivals Arsenal on Sunday. For Malaysian fans, the weekend’s action underscores the Premier League’s unpredictability, with Amorim’s United showing signs of resilience amid ongoing challenges.
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