Ruben Amorim insists he never felt under pressure from Sir Jim Ratcliffe, claiming the Manchester United minority owner always believed his project would come good.
Questions around Amorim's job swirled after a damaging defeat away to Brentford, coupled with a rough derby display at Man City.
Ratcliffe came out publicly to back the United head coach and as he watched on here at Old Trafford he saw a swashbuckling display against a Brighton side that have long caused problems for United on this patch.
'I never had that feeling of embarrassment of what I was doing or not winning games,' Amorim said of pressure around bad results.
'It is more with the fans because I felt always Jim believes and knows what we are doing but to face the fans is a little bit more difficult.
'But what I feel is the urgency of not losing in this moment because it's so hard. In football everything can change in one week so let's enjoy today and focus on the next one.'
Two goals from Bryan Mbeumo was the headline on a day where Brighton almost came all the way back from 3-0 down by causing a nervy finish when making it 3-2.
Asked if the penny has dropped with his players and if that is now making the difference, there is more nuance to it in Amorim's eyes.
'It was really important, also the performance,' he said.
'We had to play different games in different moments of the game and I think the players understood really well what to do in every moment.
'We suffered a bit at the end, but it wouldn't be Manchester United without a bit of suffering!
They will go to Nottingham Forest next week seeking a fourth win in a row, so what does he see as the secret to this sharp uptick in form?
'I think they are more confident,' Amorim added.
'I think the best game we did this season was against Arsenal, was the first one.
'But then when you are a little bit more confident, when you have a different spirit, sometimes you have a little bit of luck in certain moments of the game that help you to win games.
'That is what I'm feeling now, that we are a little bit more free playing the game.
'Like last week we had a little bit of luck because of that, because we are in a different spirit.'
lebdknptuy
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you keep talking about striker but that isn't what we need at the moment. Sesko and Cunha can play that position. our major need now is the midfield. a holding midfielder that can move the ball. someone that can dictate the game from deep midfield
Hey mate, read carefully before replying. I clearly said having two world-class options per position would give us the luxury of choice and flexibility in tactics, meaning we need a second team that can play exactly like the current starting team. If Cunha, Mbeumo, and Šeško are to be replaced, who are the good attackers that will come? And we have only one central attacker in the first team since Obi was sent to the under-21. Now take a look at the list below and see that we need strikers. _Goalkeepers_ 1. Altay Bayindir 2. Tom Heaton 3. Senne Lammens _Left-backs_ 1. Luke Shaw 2. Patrick Dorgu 3. Tyrell Malacia 4. Diego León _Right-backs_ 1. Diogo Dalot 2. Noussair Mazraoui _Central Defenders_ 1. Harry Maguire 2. Lisandro Martínez 3. Leny Yoro 4. Matthijs de Ligt 5. Tyler Fredricson _Defensive Midfielders_ 1. Casemiro 2. Manuel Ugarte _Central Midfielders/Defensive Midfielder_ 1. Kobbie Mainoo _Attacking Midfielders_ 1. Bruno Fernandes 2. Mason Mount 3. Matheus Cunha 4. Joshua Zirkzee _Leftwinger_ None _Rightwingers_ 1. Amad Diallo 2. Bryan Mbeumo _Strikers_ 1. Benjamin Šeško _Additional Note_ - Chido Obi-Martin (Striker sent to the under-21 team)
RaymondBen
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Our bench strength is where we’re getting exposed, bruv. We need to beef up the squad with top-tier signings, especially in attack. Having two world-class options per position would give us the luxury of choice and flexibility in tactics. Our current bench isn’t fire enough to make impactful substitutions, and we’re paying the price for it in tight games. Let’s get some serious investment in the squad depth, especially up front—backup attackers who can make a difference when called upon.
you keep talking about striker but that isn't what we need at the moment. Sesko and Cunha can play that position. our major need now is the midfield. a holding midfielder that can move the ball. someone that can dictate the game from deep midfield
lebdknptuy
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Our bench strength is where we’re getting exposed, bruv. We need to beef up the squad with top-tier signings, especially in attack. Having two world-class options per position would give us the luxury of choice and flexibility in tactics. Our current bench isn’t fire enough to make impactful substitutions, and we’re paying the price for it in tight games. Let’s get some serious investment in the squad depth, especially up front—backup attackers who can make a difference when called upon.
Vihbilopy
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you are absolutely right. a little bit of confidence boost determination,focus and victory. We the fans believe in you Ruben😊
Nakbcdipuy
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So this coach has started talking,er,hmm.
Olilatonny95
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But God what did Man United fans do to deserve this kind of happiness living alone Liverpool and Chelsea's games out
bwalyaalfred024
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Sir Jim Ratcliffe is the reason Man UTD is thriving well cos without him the Glazers wudda sacked Amorim already
Amine_Ermac
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Where are the people who were critical of the system? Don’t go hiding now. There is a clear sign because Win or lose we are creating chances and that has always been our problem.
nabaopy
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This was another fantastic display from Man Utd after last week's fantastic performance against Liverpool.....Man Utd are moving forward....top 4 positions would guarantee ....if we keep on performing like this week in and week out...Man Utd can be the premier league title contender.....GGMU FOREVER ❤️😘🌹
yes michael oliver was fantastic for you
gudiest01
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before 👇👇 after 👇👇😂
nabaopy
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thats why he paid the pgmol
gudiest01
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Season not over yet. You can't reach CL
now say that without crying bro
Utdw3Stand
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Season not over yet. You can't reach CL
No body's said anything about that, Accept Yerself, get a life
Niucikmpru
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Wait and see,it’s good to win games it’s good to collect maximum points,at the end you never know!,wait and enjoy 😉
We are waiting. ManSHITster United can't reach CL
Maubcptuyz
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Season not over yet. You can't reach CL
Wait and see,it’s good to win games it’s good to collect maximum points,at the end you never know!,wait and enjoy 😉
Towadrtyz
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You can say whatever you want but there is a sign that the boys start to understand each other and also what the coach needs from them..United we stand to do better and better
Niucikmpru
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Season not over yet. You can't reach CL
kmuguna
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now man-u should beat arsenal, Chelsea, city and Spurs so that we at Reds can have peace 😥
kobbcdkmsz
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GGMU
SAH7
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man utd should've been sold to that Saudi sheikh if they want success like man city!
Utdw3Stand
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Luzadkmruz
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Now u can smile
ShaneDoe
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stop talking focus on the job to the finish line 👌✅️💯
So you want him to refuse answering questions at a press conference? These fans😂😂
Podbeklnsy
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This was another fantastic display from Man Utd after last week's fantastic performance against Liverpool.....Man Utd are moving forward....top 4 positions would guarantee ....if we keep on performing like this week in and week out...Man Utd can be the premier league title contender.....GGMU FOREVER ❤️😘🌹
BESTMAN2024
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stop talking focus on the job to the finish line 👌✅️💯
Patbcdmouy
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we need two midfielders players from the EPL like Adam and Anderson and semenyo and a right back to replace dalot, the team would be great even another keeper
Yekbeimrs
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Well done, I was always here supporting thru bad and good times, I had faith in my team, but wht a progress 🔥🔥thankyou boys an the coach, united for life 👈🔥🔥👊👊
Emmaveli29
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The next one is far more important than the last one, but for now, lets enjoy the moment
wimlmpru
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well done!!
Kkrexuke
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This UTD frontline finally have goals in them. I hope UTD is able to score>70 this season and have at least a GD of 35+
puhdeikps
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GGMU🇧🇯🇨🇮🇳🇬