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Darren Fletcher's first game in charge of Manchester United was entertaining but a bit too familiar as the Red Devils drew bottom-three Burnley 2-2 at Turf Moor.
Amorim era began with a draw at Burnley, while Chelsea fell to defeat at Fulham with Liam Rosenior watching on. Relive all the action.
Manchester United initially told Darren Fletcher that he should also expect to be in charge for their FA Cup third-round tie against Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday, according to The Times. Man
Ruben Amorim has been sacked by Manchester United. The Portuguese’s final game of his 14-month spell as head coach was the 1-1 draw against Leeds United on Sunday that leaves them sixth in the Premier League after 20 matches.
After the tumult of Ruben Amorim's dismissal, Darren Fletcher and United's 2-2 draw vs. Burnley was fittingly dramatic.
Ruben Amorim was named Manchester United coach in Nov. of 2024. Now? After a total of 63 matches and 31 points in 20 Premier League games, he's out.
One reason for the continued expectation on the shoulders of Amorim was United’s hefty transfer spend. For all the cost-cutting elsewhere, funding for new players has been in spritely supply under Sir Jim Ratcliffe: over £500million has been spent on new players in less than two years of his involvement.