In the shadow of Old Trafford, Manchester United's turbulent 2025 season reached a boiling point. Ruben Amorim, once hailed as the tactical savior, faced mounting pressure after a humiliating Carabao Cup exit to League Two minnows Grimsby Town on penalties, leaving the Reds "completely lost" in a 1-1 draw that exposed defensive frailties and tactical rigidity.
With United languishing in 15th in the Premier League after just two wins in eight games, INEOS executives deemed his sacking "imminent," leaking plans to target proven replacements.
Crystal Palace's FA Cup hero Oliver Glasner and Bournemouth's revivalist Andoni Iraola topped the shortlist, promising stability and high-pressing flair.
Zinedine Zidane emerged as a dream wildcard, while Gareth Southgate's odds slashed amid fan debates.
Players like Bruno Fernandes whispered of unrest, and fans erupted online, demanding change before relegation loomed.
As international break approached, United's board weighed rebuilding yet again, haunted by post-Ferguson ghosts.
After that Carabao Cup loss against Grimsby Town last night, the writing’s on the wall for Ruben Amorim. His days as the Manchester United manager could be numbered.
In their first game against Arsenal, United did perform well. But they failed to score, and the goal they conceded was due to a goalkeeping error from Altay Bayindir.
The next game of Manchester United was against Fulham at Craven Cottage. Bruno Fernandes hit a home run with the penalty he took. and United drew 1-1.
And the final nail in the coffin could be the loss to Grimsby Town. Amorim is already carrying the baggage of the last seasonWell, they are on the cusp of repeating the same cycle. According to indyKaila News (via CaughtOffside), Manchester United are already eyeing a replacement for Ruben Amorim.
The wounds of the last season are yet to heal. And his team is adding salt to those wounds. With that, the Red Devils could be in line for the end of another cycle of a manager. Since Sir Alex Ferguson retired, the same cycle is going on.
Now, with Ruben Amorim, who was once tipped to replace Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, most people thought that the cycle would end.
The Portuguese manager is walking on thin ice. The Red Devils hierarchy has identified Andoni Iraola and Oliver Glasner as the two probable candidates to replace Amorim.
In the next game, Manchester United will face Burnley. And, if they fail to get three points against the newly-promoted side, then that could be the last game for Ruben Amorim as the Manchester United manager.
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