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Ruben Amorim says Man Utd must find way to end struggles

Manchester United host Brighton at Old Trafford in the Premier League today, with Ruben Amorim’s side looking to build on the midweek win over Southampton, having shown a “different” side to them against Liverpool and Arsenal.

United performed poorly for much of the match against the Saints, but a dramatic turnaround led by Amad Diallo gave them three points that some would consider undeserved, and Amorim is ready to experience more highs and lows from their “rollercoaster season”.

And the nature of the performance will likely have worried Amorim, particularly as they now welcome a Brighton side who have established themselves as tricky opponents.

Fabian Hurzeler’s side sit in ninth, five points above United, and though their hunt for European football has faltered in recent weeks, the Seagulls will be confident of taking a result home from Manchester.

Ruben Amorim on Man Utd's ability to take initiative as well as be reactive

"I think this is something that you can see from the past and we were, in the past, a team of transition. And we still are.

"You can feel it - to create chances in the final third, we struggle. We struggle a lot but, for that, I think it's the most difficult.

"I say that, before the game, it's the most difficult moment to train against low blocks, trying to create situations.

"I think it is a team that feels more joy waiting for the play and then, in transition, creating problems. So it's something that we have to change. To change, we need training. So to have time to change, we also need to win games and we have tried to do that."

Jack Rathborn19 January 2025 13:39

Man Utd fans pay tribute to Denis Law

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Jack Rathborn19 January 2025 13:32

Ruben Amorim admits Manchester United's 'rollercoaster' season will continue

Ruben Amorim believes the season will be a “rollercoaster” for Manchester United as he expects they will remain inconsistent, with lots of ups and downs.

United came within 10 minutes of losing at home to bottom club Southampton on Thursday, before being rescued by Amad Diallo, who scored a late hat-trick.

Amorim’s sides have secured fine away results against some of the top teams, winning a Manchester derby, drawing at Liverpool and knocking Arsenal out of the FA Cup, but have also lost three of their last four matches at Old Trafford.

Ruben Amorim admits Man Utd's 'rollercoaster' season will continue

Amad Diallo saved Manchester United against Southampton as their inconsistent form goes on

Chris Wilson19 January 2025 13:20