LONDON: The pressure on Ruben Amorim is increasing when statistics show that the Manchester United manager now holds the worst record among English Premier League (EPL) managers.
In the derby at the Etihad, United were humiliated by local opponents, Manchester City 0-3 thanks to a goal from Phil Foden and two goals from Erling Haaland, thus maintaining their lackluster start to the season.
The defeat followed after losing 0-1 to Arsenal, drawing 1-1 with Fulham and only narrowly winning 3-2 over Burnley before the international break.
United have currently only collected four points from four matches, sitting 14th in the league with a goal difference of -3, eight points behind leaders Liverpool.
To make matters worse, Opta data reveals that since Amorim took over last November, United have scored just 31 points from 31 league games, the worst among the 17 clubs over that period.
The record is the same as Tottenham, but the Red Devils are worse with a goal difference of -13 to -4.
While Liverpool are top with 68 points from their last 31 matches, followed by Arsenal (64) and Chelsea (58), United are also continuing to decline despite Amorim’s reluctance to move away from the 3-4-3 system he has used since arriving at Old Trafford.
“This is not the record that Manchester United should have. I accept it, but I will not change my philosophy.
“If I want to change, I will decide for myself, not anyone else. If not, the club can change management,” said Amorim after the defeat to City.
Despite receiving criticism and the risk of losing support, Amorim maintained his approach.
“I understand that the fans are disappointed, that’s normal with decisions like this. But I suffer more than them. I always think about what’s best for the club and will do everything while I’m here,” he said.
United, who finished 15th last season, have struggled once again in the opening stages of the campaign, with Amorim managing just eight league wins since taking charge of the Red Devils.