Man United's potential results as Ruben Amorim has been 'given three games' to avoid the sack
Ruben Amorim has reportedly been given three games to avoid facing the sack at Man United.
Man United are in a position of turmoil at the moment after what has been a very poor start to the season under Ruben Amorim. United have won just one game in four, and most recently lost 3-0 against rivals Man City.
It has placed the future of United boss Amorim in serious doubt, with reports suggesting that several managers have been linked to replacing Amorim, such as Gareth Southgate, Andoni Iraola, Oliver Glasner and several more.
It could be that Amorim doesn’t last until the next international break, and the United boss will be desperate to turn his results around in the coming games, with his next challenge being Chelsea at the weekend.
Amorim given three games to avoid the sack
Amid the turbulent times at Man United, the Express are reporting that the board have given Amorim three games to improve their results and avoid facing the sack, which is the same thing they did with Erik Ten Hag before sacking him last season.
Things don’t seem to have improved from last season at United, and if they don’t get better in the next three fixtures, then Amorim could see himself replaced in the same way that he was appointed following Ten Hag’s sacking last year.
Firstly, United face a home date against Chelsea on Saturday evening, which could prove to be pivotal for Amorim’s job. They will then make the trip to Brentford the following weekend, before hosting newly-promoted side Sunderland in early October, for what could be Amorim’s last game.
Predicting Man United’s next three games
Man United vs Chelsea - Saturday 20 September - Loss
It is not an easy start for the potentially job-saving period for Amorim as they play against a Chelsea side who are unbeaten so far this season in the Premier League. The Blues have won two games and drawn two, and have also scored the joint-most goals in the league, alongside Arsenal and Liverpool.
Seeing as the Blues recruited well in the summer, and also finished in a Champions League place last season, this is surely set to be a tough game for United. The only solace is that Chelsea do have a midweek Champions League game against Bayern Munich, which will undoubtedly tire them.
Brentford vs Man United - Saturday 27 September - Draw
Before the season, many expected Brentford to struggle after they lost manager Thomas Frank, attacker Bryan Mbuemo and midfielder Christian Norgaard in the summer.
However, they have beaten Aston Villa (twice), and Bournemouth, as their three wins in all competitions this season. Plus, they managed to draw against Chelsea in their last game, so if they can draw against Chelsea, they can draw against Man United.
Man United vs Sunderland - Saturday 4 October - Draw
Let’s give Amorim the benefit of the doubt here. Even though Sunderland have had a great start to the season back in the Premier League, United SHOULD have enough to get at least a point at Old Trafford for the first game in October.
The Black Cats have won two games, drawn one and lost one, putting them seventh in the league table. Compared to United’s position of 14th, it makes the Red Devils look more like the newly-promoted side. Amorim’s side should be the favourites here, but it is hard to predict them winning when Sunderland have had such a good start, and United have had such a bad one.
If the Red Devils were to draw two and lose one of their next three, it would be assumed that wouldn’t be enough for the Man United board, who want to see wins. It really makes those games against Brentford and Sunderland crucial for Amorim’s future.