World News for Students of English

24-09-2025 07:00

Manchester United have recorded their worst Premier League start in decades, and manager Rúben Amorim faces intense pressure ahead of a home game with Chelsea.

Experts point to tactical stubbornness, inconsistent selection, and recruitment mistakes as the main problems undermining his tenure.

Amorim keeps the same formation and ideas even when they don’t suit the players at his disposal. Critics say playing free at the back needs specific wing-backs and athletic centre-halves, profiles Manchester United currently lacks, so the system leaves midfield exposed and reduces Bruno Fernandes’s effectiveness. The team fires many shots but converts very few, and they haven’t won consecutive league games under Amorim.

Some panellists believe Amorim is a high-quality coach who could thrive at a different club that matches his style. Others insist he must adapt quickly, name a settled starting eleven and improve recruitment, or risk dismissal as tough fixtures approach in October.

Difficult words: tenure (a period of time someone holds a job or position), disposal (having something available to use), consecutive (happening one after another without a break), fixture (a planned sports match).

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