Frank Christian
Ruben Amorim faced a significant test in his mission to restore Manchester United’s status as a leading European football club, highlighted during their recent match against Arsenal.
While United started with some structured play, they struggled to create meaningful attacking opportunities. Ultimately, two set pieces secured a 2-0 victory for Arsenal.
The fans’ frustration grew due to the lack of impact from United’s substitutes and some puzzling defensive errors that occurred while the game was still within reach.
For instance, one substitute, Marcus Rashford, made a questionable decision that led to an unnecessary corner for Arsenal, allowing them to extend their lead.
This careless mistake sparked outrage, with former United captain Roy Keane expressing his discontent, stating: “You know what that is, rubbish! That is f***ing rubbish… kicks it out of play.”
Gary Neville, a former right-back for the team, was equally incredulous about how United conceded Arsenal’s second goal, remarking, “That can’t happen,” and criticizing the lack of preparation for set pieces.
Keane encapsulated the overall feeling of disappointment, highlighting the team’s poor performance with only one shot on target.
Amorim’s squad will seek to regroup this weekend as they take on an unexpectedly strong Nottingham Forest team, which recently lost to Manchester City. The following week, United will face a crucial match against Pep Guardiola’s City, both teams struggling to meet their Premier League ambitions this season.
