Ruben Amorim stated Manchester United are in a battle for Premier League survival after dropping 2-0 to Newcastle on Monday to finish 2024 14th within the desk.

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Manchester United are seven factors above the relegation zone, however are on the slide since Amorim took cost final month.

Alexander Isak and Joelinton struck inside the primary 19 minutes as United misplaced a 3rd consecutive house league recreation since 1979.

Worse to come back

“That is really clear so we have to fight,” stated Amorim on United being dragged right into a relegation battle.

“It is a very tough second, one of many tougher moments within the historical past of Manchester United and we have now to deal with it with honesty.

“We have to fight in the next game.”

Worse could possibly be to come back as United journey to runaway Premier League leaders Liverpool on Sunday earlier than dealing with Arsenal within the FA Cup third spherical.

Amorim has come underneath criticism for refusing to budge from his 3-4-3 formation since becoming a member of from Sporting Lisbon, the place he received two Portuguese league titles.

The 39-year-old reacted to a disastrous begin by changing Joshua Zirkzee after simply 33 minutes with Kobbie Mainoo.

United improved after the change, however the harm had already been performed.

Amorim, although, was adamant that he won’t change his methods, even when it finally prices him his job.

“You cannot go back, you have to continue to push,” he added.

“We’ve had four training (sessions) all together, I was (brought) here because of my idea and I will continue with my idea until the end.”

Where will Manchester United end within the remaining standings?

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