Manchester United sack head coach Ruben Amorim after 14 months in charge

Manchester United sacked head coach Ruben Amorim on Monday (Jan 5), ending his 14-month reign at the English Premier League club.

"With Manchester United sitting sixth in the Premier League, the club’s leadership has reluctantly made the decision that it is the right time to make a change. This will give the team the best opportunity of the highest possible Premier League finish," United said in a club statement.

"The club would like to thank Ruben for his contribution to the club and wishes him well for the future."

Amorim was appointed in November 2024, but failed to win over the fans with his insistence on sticking to a 3-4-3 formation on top of a string of poor results.

While the Red Devils reached the Europa League final in May last year, United finished 15th in the league last term with 42 points, their lowest position since the 1989-90 season. They earned their fewest points in a top-flight season since they were last relegated in the 1973-74 season.