Everything can change – Ruben Amorim offers hope to Man Utd fans

Ruben Amorim reassured Manchester United fans “everything can change” in the balance of Premier League power after rivals Liverpool emulated his club’s record 20 top-flight titles.

While Arne Slot’s runaway leaders were on the cusp of being crowned champions with victory over Tottenham at Anfield, 14th-placed United required an added-time equaliser from Rasmus Hojlund to scrape an unconvincing 1-1 draw at 10-man Bournemouth.

United looked set to suffer a 16th defeat of their worst Premier League campaign when Cherries forward Antoine Semenyo was gifted a 23rd-minute opener.

But Evanilson’s disputed 70th-minute red card for a challenge on Noussair Mazraoui shifted the momentum, prior to Hojlund pouncing in the sixth of nine added minutes.

United supporters sang of their 20 titles in the south coast sunshine before head coach Amorim insisted adding to that tally, which last increased in 2013, remains his long-term objective.

“The first thing is to focus on ourselves, not on the other teams,” said Amorim.

“The next thing is to be really honest. We (United and Liverpool) are in different levels in this moment. But everything can change.

“And I remember when I started (watching) the Premier League, it was the opposite, so everything can change.

“We need to focus on step by step, not trying to think too far ahead.

“We have an ultimate goal, which is winning the Premier League. I’m not crazy, I know that is not going to be next year.

“We need to improve next year. But I know it is important for the fans.

“We know that but we need to be honest with them and work hard every day.”

European hopefuls Bournemouth looked to have done enough to complete a first league double over United after Semenyo benefited from a calamitous United