Manchester United is facing up to the reality of a relegation battle, so is Ruben Amorim doomed to fail as the club's new manager?

Manchester United turned down the chance to appoint Ruben Amorim over the summer due to concerns over his playing style. That’s according to talkSPORT’s chief football correspondent

Manchester United rejected the opportunity to appoint Ruben Amorim just months before performing a U-turn and selecting him as Erik ten Hag 's successor, according to reports. Amorim was named head coach in November after the club's hierarchy finally pulled the trigger on sacking Ten Hag amid an abysmal start to the season.

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has made the stunning claim that the club cannot rule out being in a relegation battle this season.The Red Devils lost 2-0 at home to Newcastle United last

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim is fully aware that his job will be in “danger” if results under him don’t improve. Defeat away at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Boxing Day was a fourth in seven league games since the Portuguese took over from Erik ten Hag in November.

Ruben Amorim admitted it was embarrassing that Manchester United are in a relegation battle after they slumped to yet another defeat. The dire 2-0 home loss to Newcastle United means Amorim has made the worst start of any United manager in the past 103 years – losing five of his first eight league games.

The Portuguese has endured a testing start to life at Old Trafford and maintains he cannot relax, despite the club’s significant investment to bring him to the club

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has responded to suggestions he is already in "danger" at Old Trafford, admitting he needs to "survive".

Ruben Amorim has offered a blunt update on Marcus Rashford's future at Manchester United after the Red Devils slumped to a 2-0 defeat to Wolves