Amorim acknowledges feelings of wanting to abandon his Manchester United position.

Manchester United Seek Improvement Ahead of Burnley Clash

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim is hoping to turn the tide for his struggling team when they face Burnley at Old Trafford this weekend. The Red Devils have had a tough start to the season, with just one point from their opening two Premier League games.

Amorim believes United can improve in the next game, having lost only once to Burnley in their last 25 home games (W15 D9) in all competitions, with the last defeat being in January 2020. This statistic offers a glimmer of hope for United fans, who have seen their team struggle in recent months.

The Portuguese manager has won 17 games out of 45 matches (D9 L19) in all competitions since taking over from Erik ten Hag in November 2022. However, the team's form has been inconsistent, with United taking the fewest points of any ever-present Premier League side since the start of April (six - W1 D3 L7).

Amorim has expressed mixed feelings about his role at Manchester United, stating he wants to quit at times and stay for 20 years at others. However, he has not expressed feelings of considering quitting after the team's recent defeat to League Two side Grimsby Town, although he did find it hard to accept the way they lost or drew the game.

The Grimsby defeat was a low point for United, marking the first time in the club's history that they have been eliminated from a domestic cup by a fourth-tier side. Amorim finds it difficult to accept the way his squad is performing, as he believes they can do better.

Burnley, who joined the Premier League in the 2025-26 season, will be looking to capitalise on United's struggles and claim a valuable three points. If they win the game, they will have the same number of points as Manchester United in the Premier League since April.

Amorim has emphasised the importance of focusing on the small things like covering positions, fighting for the ball, and maintaining effort levels. He remains optimistic about the next game, stating he needs to improve on his feelings and is currently good with the next one.

As the season progresses, Amorim will be under pressure to turn things around at Old Trafford. The fans will be hoping for an improvement in form and a return to the days of consistent victories at home. Only time will tell if United can put their level up and start climbing the Premier League table.

Amorim acknowledges feelings of wanting to abandon his Manchester United position.