Ruben Amorim set an unwanted record as Manchester United suffered a 1-0 defeat to Arsenal on Matchday 1 of the 2025/26 Premier League season.
It was the Portuguese manager’s 15th defeat in the Premier League since he took over in November 2024.
He took only 28 games to reach the mark, becoming the fastest Man Utd manager in the Premier League era to do so.
Amorim is currently 4/1 with UK betting sites to lose his job to former England boss Gareth Southgate.
Ruben Amorim Suffering Horror Spell at Manchester United
Impressed with his double title-winning stint at Sporting CP, Manchester United appointed Ruben Amorim as the permanent successor to Erik ten Hag. Amorim warned it would be a long way back, but Man Utd fans probably expected better returns from the Portuguese manager.
So far, Amorim has managed the Red Devils in 43 games in all competitions. United have won 17 of them, drawn 8, and lost 18, scoring 1.37 points on average. Last season, the 20-time English champions finished 15th in the league and lost the UEFA Europa League final to Tottenham Hotspur.
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They brought in Matheus Cunha, Diego Leon, Bryan Mbeumo, and Benjamin Sesko, spending about £200 million on players. Despite the reinforcements, United opened their 2025/26 Premier League with a 1-0 defeat to Arsenal at Old Trafford.
Danny Murphy praised Man Utd’s performance, but thought they needed more players, highlighting their transfer priority.
Amorim Sets Undesirable Man Utd Record After Arsenal Defeat
The defeat against Arsenal marked Manchester United’s 15th Premier League defeat under Ruben Amorim, in just 28 games. Amorim is now the Man Utd manager with the worst record in the Premier League era.
His predecessor, Erik ten Hag, fell to his 15th defeat in his 53rd Premier League game.
No. of Games to 15 Premier League Defeats – Man Utd Managers Only
| Manager Name | Games Taken |
|---|---|
| Ruben Amorim (24/25–25/26) | 28 |
| Erik ten Hag (22/23–23/24) | 53 |
| Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (18/19–20/21) | 65 |
| Louis van Gaal (14/15–15/16) | 66 |
| Jose Mourinho (16/17–18/19) | 87 |
| Sir Alex Ferguson (92/93–94/95) | 113 |
Manchester United icon Sir Alex Ferguson sits at the bottom of the rankings. The legendary manager suffered his 15th Premier League defeat in his 113th game. Jose Mourinho also did quite well, taking 87 games.
Ferguson’s immediate successor, David Moyes, got the sack after losing 11 Premier League matches.
No. of Games to 15 Premier League Defeats – All Managers Since 2010
Excluding those managing newly promoted clubs, Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim has lost 15 Premier League games in record time. Before Amorim took the top spot, former Swansea City manager Paul Clement held the record, losing 15 games in 29.
| Manager Name | Club | Games Taken |
|---|---|---|
| Ruben Amorim (24/25–25/26) | Man Utd | 28 |
| Paul Clement (16/17–18/19) | Swansea City | 29 |
| Steve Kean (10/11) | Blackburn Rovers | 30 |
| Tony Pulis (10/11) | Stoke City | 31 |
| Steven Gerrard (21/22–22/23) | Aston Villa | 31 |
| Eddie Howe (16/17) | Bournemouth | 32 |
Amorim’s Manchester United return to Premier League action with a trip to Fulham on Sunday.
