Ruben Amorim's tenure at the Red Devils was widely regarded as a notable letdown. Statistically speaking, his results is notable for all the negative factors. Throughout the modern top-flight period, no boss at the club has recorded a worse points return, nor managed a final position as low as 15th place. Delving further back, you have to revisit the manager Frank O'Farrell in the early seventies to find a United boss who lost a greater proportion of games. Additionally, he famously etched his name in the team's history by enduring a final loss to Spurs, specifically Postecoglou's side of Tottenham.
Life, however, is seldom so black and white. Regardless of the scrutiny of his 3-4-2-1 formation, Amorim exits a team in a far better condition than that which he inherited. Months ago, following a win against Brighton & Hove Albion, Danny Welbeck reported that teammates were hailing United as the finest opposition they had played against in a long time. Their performance in a exhilarating 4-4 draw with Bournemouth was equally hopeful and thrilling.
Although it is difficult to contest the decision to sack him—particularly given it was reportedly caused by his criticism of superiors with poorer histories—his downfall was in the end hindered by awful fortune. Had the absence of key personnel not happened at the same time as the absence of other essential members, he could remain in the role—possibly succeeding.
Therefore, Fletcher inherits a reasonably solid state of affairs. Key figures like Mason Mount, Fernandes, and Mainoo are available again, while Amad Diallo and Bryan Mbeumo will soon rejoin from the African tournament. Merely prudent stewardship of this skilled group is expected to be enough to ensure a finish in the European spots and, with it, continental competition for the coming campaign—most likely in the coveted European Cup.
Vincent Kompany's team, but, will not be a pushover. Even with having only 12 points and suffering defeats in 3 of their last five matches, their displays have at times been better than the scorelines suggest. Boss Scott Parker will undoubtedly have his team revved up to attack opponents who are expected to field an lineup that has lacked cohesion, deployed in a setup they have not used for more than a year.
Kick-off: 8.15pm GMT.
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