Manchester United are on the up after five games unbeaten and Ruben Amorim's efforts to galvanise his players have been laid bare, along with an update on the club's ambitious plans
Jake Bayliss Sport Writer - U35s and Neil Docking
06:37, 13 Nov 2025Updated 06:43, 13 Nov 2025
Ruben Amorim is under pressure at Manchester United after a humiliating start to the season
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Ruben Amorim wanted to see a big change at Manchester United after the Europa League final
Manchester United are enjoying one of the most successful periods under Ruben Amorim's management.
The Red Devils' last-minute equaliser against Tottenham Hotspur extended their unbeaten streak to five league matches and took them up to seventh in the Premier League table. It's been a year since Portuguese coach Amorim took the reins at Old Trafford, having left Sporting CP last November.
Despite guiding his team to the Europa League final last season, their loss to Spurs and an abysmal league performance left United without any European football this season. The 40-year old-manager's efforts to instil a new mindset within his squad have been aided by the club's summer signings and a less congested fixture schedule.
Here's all the latest news from Old Trafford.
Ruben Amorim's anger made clear
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim shouts instructions to the players from the touchline
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Ruben Amorim was not happy with one Manchester United star(Image: OLI SCARFF, AFP via Getty Images)
Upon joining United last year, Amorim was likely thrilled to be reunited with Manuel Ugarte, who had been a pivotal player during his tenure at Sporting.
However, the manager reportedly didn't hesitate to criticise the midfielder's attitude in a team meeting following the club's Europa League final defeat, reports the Mirror.
While Alejandro Garnacho was informed that his future lay elsewhere, Amorim also didn't hold back when addressing Ugarte.
The Athletic has revealed the United manager criticised Ugarte after sensing the midfielder had allowed his work ethic to decline since departing Sporting.
Amorim felt Ugarte had grown too settled at United, with the manager stating he "did not recognise him" as the same player. It was a bold move for Amorim to challenge one of his former players, whose form since has remained mixed.
Nevertheless, it's reported to have had a broadly positive effect on the United squad, who valued the manager's candid assessment.
Stadium plans update
Man Utd Stadium
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Manchester United want to build New Trafford(Image: Foster and Partners / SWNS)
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has emphasised taxpayer funds will not be utilised to help finance United's new stadium.
The Red Devils revealed their proposals to construct a 100,000-capacity ground earlier this year, with controversial co-owner and billionaire tax exile Sir Jim Ratcliffe hinting that government backing and the public's money could support the venture.
A Mayoral Development Corporation has been formed, concentrating on the regeneration scheme surrounding the stadium. Yet Burnham has made clear no public funds will be allocated to assist with the ground's construction.
"It's not about giving them money because we have a really clear principle here at the start of this journey with the Mayoral Development Corporation," Burnham told The Added Time Podcast. "Manchester United will be paying for the stadium. There will not be a penny of public money going into that.
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has spoken about the project
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Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has spoken about the project(Image: David Fisher/Shutterstock)
"But we have absolutely a role to play in making everything around the stadium as good as it can be because of the economic benefit that brings. If you think about it, there is a train station behind the stand there and it's not been used for a number of years for safety reasons.
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"Part of it would see that station relocated a little bit, maybe a bit nearer Lou Macari's chippy or somewhere near there, and that would then reopen and massively benefit existing communities, Gorse Hill, Stretford and the people who live there.
"So the public benefit of this would be massive. Thousands of new homes, thousands of new jobs, so it's much wider than the ground itself."
The New Trafford stadium is tentatively scheduled for completion by the 2030–2031 season. The ambitious timeline of five years depends on the project receiving necessary government and local council approvals without delays.