Manchester United are on a seven-game unbeaten run. They have scored 17 goals and only six conceded. The post-Erik ten Hag era has been incredibly encouraging for a fanbase that has endured far too much mediocrity. Ruud van Nistelrooy held the ship together excellently during his four-game stint as interim manager. Setting the way for Ruben Amorim to have an immediate effect at Old Trafford.
Since taking over from Erik ten Hag, Amorim has led United to one draw at Ipswich. This was followed by back-to-back victories over Bodo/Glimt and Everton. But he now faces his toughest test yet, a trip to championship contenders Arsenal on Wednesday night. The Red Devils romped to a 4-0 home victory on Sunday, thanks to a brace each from Marcus Rashford and Joshua Zirkzee. Leaving them only four points behind the Premier League’s top four.
Although it is still early in Amorim’s career, Champions League qualification appears to be a feasible ambition. This is more than just a new manager transition United has a clear plan and all of the players are buying into Amorim’s distinct ideology. They will be facing Arsenal on Wednesday night. This is a huge game for the newly appointed head coach as the Gunners are still the title contenders.
Amorim’s Red Devils the new top-four threat
Ahead of that the Portuguese manager believes he will not be given the same time and patience to turn United around as his Arsenal rival, Mikel Arteta, got a few seasons ago. The tone has shifted so significantly that Wednesday’s trip to title-chasing Arsenal is viewed as a challenge to be welcomed rather than avoided. A victory at the Emirates Stadium would send shockwaves throughout the league.
This will showcase one unmistakable fact United is back in business. Ruben Amorim said about Arteta, “It’s an amazing job, sometimes coaches are just judged on the titles but what he’s been doing at Arsenal, I think it has been amazing. He’s transformed the team. He’s brought in some youngsters that now are big talents in this country.”
