Liputan6.com, Jakarta Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim's position has come under intense scrutiny following a humiliating defeat in the Manchester derby.
His team lost 3-0 to city rivals Manchester City on September 14, 2025.
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The match, which took place at the Etihad Stadium, was Amorim's first derby and ended in a disappointing result.
Manchester City's goals came from Phil Foden in the 18th minute, followed by two second-half goals from Erling Haaland.
This defeat was not just a bad result; it also marked Manchester United's worst start to a season in 33 years and significantly increased the pressure on Ruben Amorim at Old Trafford.
Worst Start to Season in Three Decades
The defeat to Manchester City has left Manchester United in a very difficult position in the Premier League.
They have only managed four points from their first four matches of the season, a worrying record for a club of their stature.
As a result, Manchester United is now stranded in 14th place in the Premier League table, far from their initial expectations, where Ruben Amorim's team has only managed one win in five matches in all competitions this season, a 3-2 victory over Burnley.
In addition to their poor league form, the Red Devils also suffered a humiliating exit from the League Cup.
They were defeated by League Two side Grimsby Town, further adding to the long list of disappointments for fans and club management.
Ruben Amorim's Poor Record at Old Trafford
Since his appointment in November last year, Ruben Amorim's record at Manchester United has been far from satisfactory, by managed just eight wins in 31 Premier League matches.
United have collected four points from four Premier League games this season but they have also only picked up 31 points from 31 Premier League games since Amorim was appointed at Old Trafford.
That is the worst record of any Premier League team during that period.
Spurs, who finished 17th in the Premier League last season, have slipped to 16th this weekend.
Under his leadership, United even recorded their lowest finish in the modern era last season, finishing 15th.
The performance of their attacking line is also a serious concern, with United scoring just one goal from open play in six hours of Premier League play.
Ruben Amorim Won't Change His Philosophy?
In response to the defeat and the pressure, Ruben Amorim took full responsibility for the poor result.
"I understand everything. It is normal. The result, I accept that. I don't see it that way, we are doing better than the results."
"The record says everything. My message to fans: I will do everything. Always thinking about what is best for the club."
Despite the bad results, the Portuguese manager insisted that he won't change his tactic and philosophy.
"I accept, it is not a record you should have at Manchester United. There are a lot of things you have no idea what has happened.
"But I am not going to change my philosophy. I play my way and I am going to play my way."
Is Ruben Amorim's Future Threatened?
In fact, in a post-match interview against Manchester City, Amorim said that if Manchester United wanted to change their philosophy, they would have to find a new manager.
“I will not change my phylosophy. I will continue with my ideas… if not, you have to change change the man”.
Ruben Amorim's situation is increasingly uncertain, with pressure mounting from various parties.
Manchester United legend Gary Neville believes Amorim is under immense pressure and his future will be in question if United lose to Chelsea next week.
Prominent football pundits such as Roy Keane and Micah Richards have also expressed their views on Amorim's future.
"This United team lack that real quality, they struggle defensively. They look all over the place. United are an average team, an average Premier League team. The stats will tell you that it goes back to last season as well," Roy Keane said.
Richards explicitly stated that "what he's doing at the moment isn't working," adding to the growing list of criticism the manager has faced.
Although Ruben Amorim has a contract until 2027, this latest defeat has further fueled uncertainty about his future at the club.