Amorim: 'My Job is So Hard' Amid Man Utd Struggles
Ruben Amorim expresses his frustration following Manchester United's latest defeat, stating, 'my job is so, so hard.' With only 4 wins in 14 Premier League games, the pressure on him intensifies as the team struggles in 15th place.
2/17/20252 min read
Tottenham Secures First Home Win in Eight Games as Manchester United Struggles Continue
📅 Date: February 16, 2025 | 🏟️ Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
⚽ James Maddison Shines as Spurs Edge Out United 1-0
Tottenham Hotspur ended their winless run at home in the Premier League with a crucial 1-0 victory over Manchester United, thanks to James Maddison’s first-half strike. The result deepens United’s struggles, leaving them 15th in the league table with just four wins from 14 games under Ruben Amorim.
Manchester United, already dealing with injuries and illness, failed to capitalize on their chances, making it the third time this season they have lost to Spurs. Amorim, visibly frustrated, admitted the scale of the challenge he faces at Old Trafford.
🎯 Match Summary: Tottenham 1-0 Manchester United
⚡ First-Half Action:
25’ | Goal! ⚽ James Maddison (Spurs, 1-0) – A well-placed shot past United’s goalkeeper secured Spurs' lead.
United struggled with their attack, missing key opportunities, including a close-range miss from Bruno Fernandes.
🔥 Second-Half Drama:
United pressed high but failed to break through Tottenham’s defense.
Spurs’ goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario made a crucial save in the 80th minute to deny Marcus Rashford.
😡 Amorim’s Frustration: "My Job is So, So Hard"
Speaking after the match, United boss Ruben Amorim expressed frustration over the team’s poor finishing and growing injury concerns.
> “We created chances, but in the end, they scored, and we didn’t. That was the big difference.” – Ruben Amorim
United played without Leny Yoro, Kobbie Mainoo, Christian Eriksen, Manuel Ugarte, and Amad Diallo, with Diallo ruled out for the season due to an injury sustained in training.
📉 Man United's Worst Start in Premier League History?
United’s 15th-place position in the Premier League is their lowest at this stage of the season in over three decades. Their stats under Amorim paint a worrying picture:
🔴 14 Matches in Charge
✅ Wins: 4
❌ Losses: 7
⚖️ Draws: 3
⚽ Goals Scored: 15
🚫 Goals Conceded: 21
Former United defender and Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville did not hold back, calling this “a really poor United team” and questioning whether the club is heading in the right direction.
📅 Manchester United’s Next Fixtures
Can United turn things around? Here are their upcoming key matches:
📆 February 22: 🆚 Everton (A) – Premier League
📆 February 26: 🆚 Ipswich (H) – Premier League
📆 March 2: 🆚 Fulham (H) – FA Cup
📆 March 9: 🆚 Arsenal (H) – Premier League (Live on Sky Sports)
📆 March 16: 🆚 Leicester (A) – Premier League
🏆 Spurs’ Revival: What’s Next?
With this win, Tottenham moves up to 5th place, reigniting their push for a Champions League spot. Their next fixtures:
🔥 February 24: 🆚 Aston Villa (A) – Premier League
🔥 March 2: 🆚 West Ham (H) – FA Cup
🔥 March 10: 🆚 Chelsea (A) – Premier League
Can Spurs maintain their momentum? Drop your predictions in the comments! ⬇️