Carragher and Scholes: The Sacking Clock Is Ticking on Amorim at United

Pressure mounts as Carragher calls for Amorim's exit

In a blistering assessment, Jamie Carragher said Ruben Amorim's Manchester United tenure is a disaster for coach and club, arguing progress hasn't shown despite a heavy summer of signings. He predicted Amorim could be dismissed before Christmas, even after United's 2-0 victory over Sunderland that briefly eased the pressure in the seventh round of the Premier League.

Scholes backs the verdict as United's form continues to waver

Former United captain Paul Scholes echoed the concern, saying Amorim has been given more time than deserved and that the team still lacks consistency. He warned that there is little optimism of a late-season turnaround under the Portuguese manager, with United sitting on 10 points from seven games (3 wins, 1 draw, 3 losses) ahead of their trip to Liverpool on October 19, after the international break.

Carragher stressed that staying with Amorim 'has no meaning' when the numbers tell the story—50 games in charge, a goal difference barely above zero, and a trend that undermines the club's stature. Both pundits on Sky Sports argued that United typically gives managers time, but here the grace period appears excessive, and the attack's woes have been persistent while the defense has leaked goals at a similar rate.

The looming test is the trip to Anfield, where Amorim's approach will be scrutinized more than ever. The broader debate about United's direction after last season's collapse to 15th and a costly summer rebuild continues, leaving the question: will Amorim survive until Christmas, or is a change inevitable?

Punchlines: If patience were a statistic, United would be top of the table for reasons you don't want to publish. And if changes were coffee, Amorim's boardroom would be serving a triple shot—strong enough to wake a sleeping defense, but not enough to score a winner.