Jamie Carragher shares bizarre theory about why Ruben Amorim hasnand#8217;t been sacked by Manchester United
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Ruben Amorim could have been sacked as Manchester United manager already if it weren't for his good looks.
That's according to Premier League and Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher, who has given his assessment of Amorim's uncertain future.
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Amorim's future is a hot topic as Man United's struggles continue under his tutelageCredit: Getty
Man United scraped their first victory of the new season against Burnley last weekend, scoring deep in stoppage time to win 3-2.
That result followed the massive embarrassment in the Carabao Cup, as the Red Devils were beaten by League Two Grimsby Town.
Amorim's side lost to Arsenal and drew to Fulham in the opening two top-flight games too, despite spending over £200million during the summer transfer window.
The concerning start to the 2025/26 campaign comes after United finished in their worst-ever top-flight position last term.
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It has left massive question marks over Amorim's future, but the Portuguese boss has not admitted defeat just yet.
Stop speaking.’
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Carragher thinks Amorim's looks have had an impact on him keeping his jobCredit: YouTube / The Overlap
"But if he was winning, we’d all be thinking he’s a great character and personality.
Arsenal icon Emmanuel Petit believes that his future will be decided by Man United over the international break.
And he doesn't think the decision will be a good one for the 40-year-old manager...
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Petit thinks Amorim's time at Man United could be near to an endCredit: Getty
Petit told talkSPORT's White and Jordan: "I'm thinking this guy, I'm pretty sure he's a very good guy.
"He's still a very good manager but he's living a nightmare, just like others have been living nightmares on the bench at Manchester United."
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The Frenchman added: "Honestly, I don't see him staying at Manchester United.
I know that when I speak these things.
"To be really honest with you guys, every time that we have or have in the future one defeat like that, I'm going to be like that.
"I'm going to say that sometimes I hate my players, sometimes I love my players, sometimes I want to defend my players.