Manchester United's recent form has raised concerns among fans and pundits alike, with the team struggling to live up to expectations. Manager Ruben Amorim has acknowledged that his side is "far from perfection" after a 1-0 defeat to Everton at Old Trafford.
Amorim, who took over as Manchester United manager just over a year ago, had previously spoken about the need for the team to improve and become more consistent. However, with the latest loss, he has admitted that his side is still not where it needs to be in terms of performance and results.
The defeat to Everton was particularly disappointing, given the team's history at Old Trafford. Manchester United have traditionally been a dominant force at home, but against 10-man Everton, they were unable to capitalize on their numerical advantage.
Amorim acknowledged that his side was the better team, but failed to execute effectively and ultimately conceded a goal from a Senne Lammens save attempt. He also praised Idrissa Gueye's desire in the game, although not the red card he received for striking teammate Michael Keane.
The manager's words of caution have been echoed by fans and pundits alike, who are growing increasingly frustrated with the team's recent performances. Manchester United have struggled to build consistency, with periods of dominance followed by stretches of mediocrity.
As Amorim pointed out, his side is "not even near what we're supposed to be" in terms of performance and results. With a crucial run of fixtures coming up, including a trip to Crystal Palace, the pressure is on for Manchester United to turn their form around.
The question on everyone's mind is: how far away are they? Amorim's comments suggest that his side still has a long way to go before reaching the level expected of a top Premier League team.
Amorim, who took over as Manchester United manager just over a year ago, had previously spoken about the need for the team to improve and become more consistent. However, with the latest loss, he has admitted that his side is still not where it needs to be in terms of performance and results.
The defeat to Everton was particularly disappointing, given the team's history at Old Trafford. Manchester United have traditionally been a dominant force at home, but against 10-man Everton, they were unable to capitalize on their numerical advantage.
Amorim acknowledged that his side was the better team, but failed to execute effectively and ultimately conceded a goal from a Senne Lammens save attempt. He also praised Idrissa Gueye's desire in the game, although not the red card he received for striking teammate Michael Keane.
The manager's words of caution have been echoed by fans and pundits alike, who are growing increasingly frustrated with the team's recent performances. Manchester United have struggled to build consistency, with periods of dominance followed by stretches of mediocrity.
As Amorim pointed out, his side is "not even near what we're supposed to be" in terms of performance and results. With a crucial run of fixtures coming up, including a trip to Crystal Palace, the pressure is on for Manchester United to turn their form around.
The question on everyone's mind is: how far away are they? Amorim's comments suggest that his side still has a long way to go before reaching the level expected of a top Premier League team.
they were supposed to be on top of their game after last season but now its like theyre playing catch up every time 
ruben amorim's gotta step up his game or else hes gonna get the sack 
i mean im all for the underdog story but cmon guys u got this far u can do better 
. I mean, they're one of the biggest teams in the world, so expectations are high and when you're not meeting them, it can be tough for fans and players alike. Ruben Amorim seems like a good manager, but he has to get his team playing consistently. One 1-0 loss isn't the end of the world, but three or four in a row would be 
. Crystal Palace is gonna be a big test for them... they'll need to step up their game if they wanna make some noise in the league 
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. I mean, you look at all the stars they've got and you'd think they'd be dominating everyone, but instead they're getting destroyed by teams that aren't even supposed to give them a hard time 
. And it's not just one or two players, it's like the whole team is just phoning it in sometimes. I feel for Ruben Amorim, he's trying his best but it seems like he's got this uphill battle on his hands 
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and this is just devastating. One goal against Everton? Unbelievable! They dominated possession but couldn't finish chances. It's like they're stuck in a rut 
. Ruben Amorim said it himself - we're far from perfect 
. I need to see some serious changes, stat 
. These next few fixtures are going to be crucial. Can they turn it around? Fingers crossed 
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I mean, what's up with Man U's recent struggles? 
. Ruben Amorim's right, they're not even close to being the team everyone thought they'd be. 
The thing is, top teams don't have bad days or weeks... they just dominate. 
. I'm not sure if Amorim can turn this ship around, but he needs to try something different because this isn't working out 
. The pressure is on, for sure... let's see if they can step up their game 
... maybe Amorim can learn something from there? I guess the question is, how long do we need to wait for them to get it right?
what i'm really rooting for is when they finally turn things around and become that dominant force at old Trafford again 
remember when ferguson was manager? he knew how to get the best out of them. nowadays its like they're not even trying to win 
I mean they've got some great players but their performance is all over the shop atm 
And I don't blame the team for having off days - its normal, even with top players.
They've got some big games coming up and if they can turn their form around, that'd be awesome 
. The fans are getting restless, but let's be real, we love them no matter what 
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with Manchester United 
their performance is like 
they're supposed 2 be top dogs 
but nope 
not even close 
need 2 step up their game 
or else fans will lose patience 
... i feel bad for the fans who are expecting more from their team, but at the same time, cant blame them if theyre getting frustrated 
. The problem is, they can't seem to build momentum. Everton was a tough one to take, especially with that 10-man lineup 
. Gueye getting a red card doesn't help, either 
... and Michael Keane being on the receiving end of that just shows how vulnerable they are right now.