Why Man United’s next two weeks could decide Ruben Amorim’s fate
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Charlie Grace
Thu 25 September 2025 11:35, UK
Manchester United have faced a rocky start to their Premier League campaign, winning two of their opening five games.
Ruben Amorim has faced increasing criticism this season over the 4-3-2-1 shape he’s wedded to, and the lack of results it’s yielded for his side.
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Statistically, Man United have faced the toughest start to the season of any Premier League side, facing three of last season’s top four already.
Man United have the Premier League’s highest expected goals tally of any team in the league, 10.13, and are the league’s biggest under-performers of their xG tally.
Man United have been expected to score the most goals in the Premier League so far.
Sunderland will be a stern test for those numbers, allowing just 5.31 expected goals this season, the sixth lowest in the Premier League.
The Premier League champions have looked shaky to start the season despite winning all five of their opening Premier League games.