"Manchester United's dismal start to the 2025/26 Premier League season reached unwanted milestones after their 3-0 defeat to Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. The loss left United with just four points from four games, matching their worst ever start to a league campaign, a dreadful record that last stood in the 1992/93 season. It appears like even after making new signings in the summer transfer window, manager Ruben Amorim has failed to turnaround the fortunes of the club."
"Despite growing criticism from fans, pundits and the media, report from Manchester Evening News indicates that the club's hierarchy, including INEOS, which holds the sporting control, still maintains faith in Amorim's long-term vision. Amorim himself has been unflinching in defending his methodology. Following the City loss, he reiterated that he won't abandon his preferred 3-4-3/3-4-2-1 style, emphasising that any change in philosophy would require changing him as manager rather than altering the system he believes in."
"While Amorim has backing at the top, the pressure is real. The poor results, especially versus rivals and in high-profile fixtures, have exposed flaws in squad depth, defensive frailties, and perhaps a lack of adaptability to the Premier League's demands. One criticism is that United are too predictable under Amorim, opponents know what to expect from their formation and pressing schemes, and exploit them."
Manchester United began the 2025/26 Premier League season poorly, losing 3-0 to Manchester City and collecting four points from four games, matching their worst start since 1992/93. New summer signings have not turned fortunes around and rivals have pulled ahead in quality and performances. The club hierarchy, including INEOS, continues to back manager Ruben Amorim, who defends his 3-4-3/3-4-2-1 approach and says philosophy would change only with his departure. Persistent problems include squad depth, defensive frailties, predictability in tactics, and difficulties for some signings adapting to Amorim's system.
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