Man Utd are the WORST team in the country, says Gary Neville as ’embarrassed’ Amorim admits club are in relegation scrap

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Man Utd are the WORST team in the country, says Gary Neville as ’embarrassed’ Amorim admits club are in relegation scrap

EMBARRASSED Ruben Amorim vowed he will not change despite  Manchester United being slammed as the “worst” team in the Prem.

The “lost” Red Devils are only seven points above the drop zone after Amorim’s flops crashed to another Old Trafford horror show.

Amad Diallo of Manchester United looking dejected after a Premier League match.
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Manchester United were beaten 2-0 by Newcastle[/caption]

Antony of Manchester United applauds fans after a match.
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The club is currently slumped in 14th place in the Premier League[/caption]

Gary Neville holding a Sky Sports microphone at a Premier League match.
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Gary Neville slammed Man United as the worst team in the country[/caption]

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Ruben Amorim insisted the club is in a relegation battle[/caption]

Alexander Isak and Joelinton put Newcastle 2-0 up inside 19 minutes to inflict United’s fifth defeat in the last six Prem games — and third successive at home in a dismal December.

Amorim said: “It is a bit embarrassing to be United coach and lose a lot of games. It is one of the worst moments in the history of our club and we have to accept that. It is my fault.

“The team is not improving and it is a little bit lost in this moment.”

United were booed off at half-time, prompting club legend Gary Neville to blast: “You are watching the worst pound-for-pound football club in the country. They are that bad.”

But defiant boss Amorim insisted his tactics will remain the same even if he faced the sack or the club faced the threat of relegation.

Amorim added: “You have to be really focused on your idea. If you start changing because of the results, it’s the end for any coach. I was hired because of my idea.

“You cannot go back. You have to continue to push. We’ve only had four training sessions all together.

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“That is important. I am here because of my idea and I will continue to do my idea until the end.

“I change something tactical in every game. You focus on the three defenders, you can focus on that.

Man Utd ratings vs Newcastle as Joshua Zirkzee is hooked after half an hour and Kobbie Mainoo the only bright spark

KOBBIE MAINOO’S performance was the only silver lining as Manchester United suffered a fourth consecutive defeat.

Newcastle struck twice in the opening 19 minutes as they threatened to tally up a cricket score at Old Trafford.

Joshua Zirkzee was ruthlessly subbed after half an hour after struggling in a No10 role – but there was no recovering for Ruben Amorim’s side.

Here is how SunSport’s Kealan Hughes rated the United display…

Andre Onana – 5

Little he could do about both goals and was barely tested other than that.

Noussair Mazraouri – 4

The first two goals came down his side as he failed to close down the crosses that were turned in by Isak and Joelinton.

But he was positive in possession and put in a few dangerous crosses.

Matthijs de Ligt – 5

Did not do much wrong for Newcastle goals but can be criticised for his failure to organise his defensive team-mates.

Harry Maguire – 4

Lost Isak for the opener as he was caught ball watching.

Almost made amends but his diving header cannoned back off the post.

Lisandro Martinez – 3

A complete mismatch as he attempted to battle Joelinton for a cross the Brazilian turned in.

Also lost Isak for the opener and even faced the wrong way as the cross came in.

Diogo Dalot – 5

Offered some much needed stability on the left flank and produced a good cross for Maguire’s headed chance.

Casemiro – 3

Dismal throughout. So far off the pace and barely made a pass.

Missed a guilt-edge chance to pull one back on the stroke of half-time.

Christian Eriksen – 4

Similarly inept in protecting his defence as Casemiro, as he was overran time and time again.

He did at least put a few passes together and improved after Mainoo came on.

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Amad Diallo – 4

A tricky evening up against the hardworking Anthony Gordon and Lewis Hall so was largely ineffective.

Joshua Zirkzee – 2

Nothing went his way and the fans quickly got on his back. He was hauled off in the 33rd minute and his substitution was greeted with cheers by the Old Trafford faithful.

Rasmus Hojlund – 5

Fed off scraps but did not stop running and was a rare bright spark – came very close with a low shot that whistled past the post in the first half.

Subs

Kobbie Mainoo (for Zirkzee) – 6

Turned things around after his introduction and made things happen with his accurate passing.

Set up Casemiro for a chance the Brazilian should have buried.

Leny Yoro (for Martinez, 64mins) – 6

Had a good chance from a corner but sent his free header wide.

Alejandro Garnacho (for Casemiro, 64mins) – 4

Struggled to make an impact as he failed to beat a man.

Antony (for De Ligt, 83 mins) – 5

Not enough time to influence the match.

“I change for every game and you can see it. If I did not believe I would change because I am not stubborn. I believe in something and I really stick on that.”

With Ipswich stunning Chelsea, Amorim’s suffering 14th-placed side now faces a daunting trip to runaway Prem leaders Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday.

The Portuguese coach added: “It is really hard. Relegation is a possibility. That is really clear so we have to fight.

“It is a really difficult moment, one of the more difficult moments in the history of Manchester United and we have to address it with honesty.

“We have to fight in the next game. We have to change something but this season will be really hard on everybody. It can make us stronger.

“I am responsible. I don’t like to arrive here and make excuses. I think people are tired of excuses in this club.

“I think our club needs a shock and we have to understand that. We have to acknowledge where we are – we have to win games and focus on surviving.”

Amorim hooked Joshua Zirkzee for Kobbie Mainoo after just 33 minutes and the substitution was greeted by both cheers and jeers.

Amorim said: “You have to think about the team and sometimes about the player.

“Sometimes the player is suffering. It was really tough on me to do that and I will talk to Josh. But at that moment it was important to the team.

“Josh is a really, really good guy. He will have support and prepare for the next game.”

Wantaway United striker  Marcus Rashford, 27, was back in the squad after being dropped for the last four matches but was an unused substitute.

Toon boss Eddie Howe was a much happier man.

It was a fourth Prem win in a row without conceding a goal to put them up to fifth in the table.

He said: “It is a big win psychologically.

“Confidence is the ultimate thing that makes the difference. The players are playing in their best positions and look happy and comfortable and our injury record has also improved from last year.”

Worst pound-for-pound team

Neville’s claim that Man United were the worst pound-for-pound team in the country was almost correct.

The Red Devils’ squad cost £757 million, including big-money signings such as Antony‘s £82m fee and Harry Maguire‘s £80m transfer.

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The club has accumulated just 22 points from their 19 Premier League games.

This means the club has spent £34.4m per point, which is the second worst in the division.

Only Southampton has spent more per point, with the club forking out £34.8m for each of their six points.

However, Man United would drop to last should the Saints pick up one more draw as their points cost would fall to £29.9m.

Nottingham Forest‘s impressive season is clear to see, with the squad only costing £270m.

The Tricky Trees are currently second in the Premier League and have only paid £7.3m for each of their 37 points.

Only Fulham spent less on each point than Forest, with the West London side’s 29 points costing £7m each.

Premier League table showing team squad cost, points earned, and cost per point.

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