The aftermath of Manchester United’s 2-0 defeat to Arsenal at the Emirates has sparked a storm of criticism, with renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano and football legend Roy Keane openly criticizing United manager Ruben Amorim for what they describe as a “disastrous” performance.
Speaking on the shocking result, Fabrizio Romano didn’t hold back: “People blame this or that player for Manchester United’s loss, but honestly, Ruben Amorim cost them that match from the beginning to the end. His lineup underestimated and completely underrated Arsenal, and it came back to hurt him—and hurt him real bad.”
The tactical decisions made by Amorim are under intense scrutiny, with critics pointing to his apparent misjudgment of Arsenal’s strengths and his team’s inability to adapt as key reasons for the defeat. From the outset, Amorim’s setup seemed overly cautious, leaving United struggling to cope with Arsenal’s relentless pressure.
Roy Keane, known for his no-nonsense analysis, didn’t hold back in his post-match comments. The former Manchester United captain “tore into” Amorim, labeling his tactics “ineffective” and expressing anger over the team’s lackluster performance. “It was embarrassing.
Arsenal were miles ahead tactically and physically, and that comes down to the manager. Amorim got it completely wrong,” Keane said.
Keane’s frustrations stemmed not just from the loss but from what he described as a lack of intensity and conviction from United. “You could see it from the first whistle.
The lineup and approach were all wrong. Amorim looked like he didn’t respect Arsenal enough, and it cost him,” he added.
Fans and pundits alike have pointed to several glaring issues, including United’s inability to defend set-pieces and their lack of creativity in the final third. While Arsenal’s goals came from well-executed corner routines, many argue that United’s defensive vulnerabilities stemmed from poor preparation and tactical indecision.
“To be honest,” said one fan on social media, “from the start of that game, you could see Amorim’s mistakes. It was like watching a disaster unfold in slow motion.”
This defeat leaves Manchester United in a precarious position, sitting 11th in the Premier League table and facing increasing pressure to turn their season around.
For Ruben Amorim, the spotlight is now brighter than ever. The question remains: can he learn from this devastating setback, or will his tenure at Old Trafford come under even greater threat?
