The mini-winning streak which Ruben Amorim somehow put together since he took over ended as it was expected against Arsenal, who has been a better organized club with more team quality than the Red Devils for a couple of years now. Manchester lost to Arsenal 2-0 and now face a more winnable looking opponent at Old Trafford – Nottingham Forest. On paper, they should be able to defeat Bruno Espirito Santo‘s men, but in reality, Forest is the only team (so far) who managed to defeat Liverpool at Anfield, while United haven‘t look good in any of their wins so far. In a draw with Ipswich, they were near losing if it wasn‘t for Andre Onana to save them, against Bodo/Glimt they trailed and managed to pull back, while Everton made two amateur-like mistakes in defense in a 4-0 defeat, making it easy for United to win.I do not understand some Manchester united fan base disrespecting Bruno Fernandes, he may have lost his mojo recently but he’s been Manchester united most consistent and best player since his arrival #ARSMANU pic.twitter.com/LrDw0rkbyr— koksman💡 (@Koksmarn) December 4, 2024 And the Portuguese knows better than anyone what are his team‘c capabilites right now and where lays one of the problems – in running and fitness.“If we want to win the Premier League, we have to run like mad dogs. If not, we aren’t going to. Even with the best starting XI on the planet, without running they will not win nothing, that is very clear. It’s impossible to win the Premier League without a team like that. I think the way we sprint back, the way we sprint forward, the way we fight, we have to be very clear with the team, this is the first point we have to address. They’re making an effort and there’s a lot of room to improve. Changing that you can say is simple because it’s just running, but it’s something in the head of the players“ said Amorim.United‘s ‘insider‘: Amorim frustrated with four playersUnited‘s coach also sounded a bit like Erik ten Hag when he first came in. The minced no words in describing the situation, which is always good, as the supporters value honesty, but is also good for the coach, who can have a bit of excuses for poor displays, at least for a further month or so.“The problem to be fit enough is if they can cope with that. If they are used to it in training, they will do that in games. They’re professional athletes and they will improve in that aspect and then you have something. We’re a massive club but we’re not a massive team, and we know it so it is no problem to say it. We want to improve but we are in a different moment to Arsenal. But you could feel it during the game, I think we have to believe more. This club has glories in the past. Our players have to understand that it’s a very difficult position. We’re not one of the best teams in the league, and we have to say and think that clearly, but in the past our club is maybe the best one in the league“ said the Portuguese expert.ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE – MATCHDAY 15Saturday Everton – Liverpool POSTPONED18.00: (1.37) Aston Villa (5.10) Southampton (7.75)18.00: (2.95) Brentford (3.70) Newcastle (2.40)18.00: (5.50) Crystal Palace (4.35) Man.City (1.62)20.30: (1.65) Man.Utd. (4.00) Nott.Forest (5.20)Sunday 17.00: (5.80) Fulham (3.90) Arsenal (1.60)17.00: (3.60) Ipswich (3.50) Bournemouth (2.15)17.00: (4.70) Leicester (4.10) Brighton (1.75)19.30: (3.20) Tottenham (4.00) Chelsea (2.15)Monday23.00: (1.95) West Ham (3.60) Wolverhampton (4.20)***odds are subject to change***
