Just a few hours after the Premier League schedule of 2025/26 season was announced, the NHM MU community expressed extreme anxiety before the prospect of coach Ruben Amorim may lose jobs after less than 1 year leading the Red Devils.
After the 2024/25 season full of disappointment, when the Red Devils only ranked 15 in the Premier League and lost in the Europa League final, the club leadership decided to put their trust in Ruben Amorim – the famous Portuguese coach with modern play and strict Pressing philosophy. However, the initial optimism of the fans seemed to have been bounced off a “cold water” when looking at the opening series of the new season.
Right in the first round, Man United had to encounter Arsenal – the team that had just reached the runner -up last season – on Old Trafford. After that, they will march to London to be a guest before Fulham, then confront Burnley. But things only get worse when Man United's next schedule includes “big”: Man City, Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham.
Notably, in the first 10 matches, Man United had to meet 6 teams in the top 7 groups last season. Even matches against Brentford or Brighton – teams with stable forms and used to make it difficult for Man United – it is not easy. In the last time marching to Brentford, they even lost 3-4.
On social networks, the wave of skepticism for Amorim coach spread. A fan wrote: “Amorim doesn't survive in October.” Others sarcastically: “If he is still in November, it is really good.” Another brief but obsessive comment: “Gone by November”.
This is a pressure start with Amorim – who is still confident to speak that “the beautiful days are coming” at the club's premiere. He is expecting the £ 62.5 million contract with Matheus Cunha and the preparation process before the season to revive the squad after many years of failure. But with a series of harsh matches from the beginning, the Portuguese strategist may not have enough time to prove the capacity if the result is not as expected.
If passing in December, the situation may not be more satisfactory, because in early 2026, Man United had to clash Man City and Arsenal in two consecutive rounds. With the dense schedule and the quality of the squad is not enough depth, the risk of “champion” soon can occur if Ruben Amorim does not create a real push in the first month.
