Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim offered no excuses after his team’s latest humiliation, this time at the hands of Newcastle, as he delivered a brutal assessment of their disastrous campaign. With 14 losses already this season and the club languishing in 14th place, United are now mathematically unable to avoid their worst-ever Premier League points tally—surpassing their previous low of 58.
In a surprising decision, Amorim dropped first-choice goalkeeper Andre Onana for the Europa League clash against Lyon, but replacement Altay Bayindir struggled in a dismal team performance. Addressing the media after the match, the under-fire boss admitted: “This result sums up our season. We have to accept it, learn from it, and ensure we never repeat a year like this again.”
He didn’t hold back in his critique, adding: “Losing is the worst feeling—no one needs to tell me how bad it is. The league table doesn’t lie, and our position speaks for itself.”
Amorim highlighted the team’s recurring flaws, stating: “We’ve fallen short in so many areas, and the table reflects that. Our errors gave Newcastle momentum, and they punished us.”
Despite the crushing defeat, the Portuguese coach stood by his decisions: “No regrets. They were better than us, and even with changes, the outcome might not have been different. I’ll keep making the calls I believe in.”
Looking ahead, he emphasized the need for immediate improvement: “Our full focus is on the next match—it’s huge. We must deliver. Thursday is critical, and these losses are the toughest part of management.”
Amorim remained tight-lipped on whether Onana would return for the upcoming fixture but confirmed striker Joshua Zirkzee is likely out with a hamstring issue. Meanwhile, Newcastle’s assistant Jason Tindall took charge with manager Eddie Howe hospitalized due to illness.
The victory lifted Newcastle into fourth, reigniting their Champions League hopes. Tindall revealed: “I told the players to make Eddie proud—and they did. He messaged me before this presser, and I know he’d be delighted.”
Praising his squad, Tindall added: “We felt Eddie’s absence, but the players were outstanding. It’s not easy stepping in, but their response was perfect.
