“The 12 numbers that reveal Ruben Amorim’s failure at Man Utd”

The era of Ruben Amorim at the helm of Manchester United has come to an end, and the decision could not be clearer: the Old Trafford club urgently needs a change. With the team positioned sixth in the Premier League and only one victory in the last five matches, the performance of the Portuguese coach has undoubtedly fallen below expectations.

In an official statement, Manchester United announced: “Ruben Amorim has left his position as Head Coach of Manchester United. With the team in sixth place in the Premier League, the club’s management made the difficult decision that it was the right time to implement a change. This decision aims to provide the team with the best opportunity to achieve the best possible outcome in the Premier League. The club thanks Ruben for his contribution and wishes him success in the future.” While the club searches for a successor, Darren Fletcher will temporarily take charge of the team.

Statistics do not lie: Amorim’s performance at Manchester United has been marked by a series of alarming numbers that reflect the seriousness of the situation. Since taking over, Amorim has accumulated a win rate of just 38%, the lowest of any permanent manager in the Premier League era. Under his leadership, the team has only garnered 58 points in 47 matches, which equates to an average of 1.23 points per game; a rate that, if it continued over a full season, would result in a mere 47 points.

The situation is even more concerning when observing that, since his arrival, Manchester United has occupied 14th place in the overall Premier League standings, with fewer points than teams such as Nottingham Forest, Fulham, Bournemouth, Everton, Brighton, and Brentford. Amorim’s performance culminated in the worst season in the club’s history in the Premier League, finishing in 15th place with only 42 points – the lowest total since their relegation in 1973-74.

This season, Manchester United has had its worst start since 1992-93, with only seven points earned in the first six matches. The humiliating defeat to Grimsby in the League Cup was the most financially lopsided loss in the history of English football, with the value of United’s squad being 257 times greater than that of Grimsby.

Regarding defense, Amorim recorded the lowest clean sheet rate (15%) of any manager in the club’s history. The average goals conceded was 1.53 per game, a negative record for a Manchester United manager in the Premier League. Additionally, five goals were conceded from counter-attacks during the 2025-26 season, the highest tally of any team in the Premier League.

Comparing his points-per-game record, Amorim fell behind other managers such as Alan Pardew, Sam Allardyce, and Garry Monk. Throughout his tenure, United only won consecutive matches on two occasions, highlighting a three-match winning streak in October, which now seems like a mirage in an era marked by frustration and despair.

The departure of Ruben Amorim is a clear sign that Manchester United, one of the most iconic clubs in the world, needs a new direction. The search for the next manager begins now, with the hope of restoring the club’s pride and competitiveness.