Following a disappointing 3-1 defeat to Brighton, he remarked, “We are being the worst, maybe, in the history of Manchester United.”
This assertion is significant, considering United's illustrious history as a 20-time English champion and one of the most recognized sports franchises globally.
Examining the statistics that support Amorim's statement reveals the following:
13th
United currently occupies the 13th position in the 20-team Premier League after 21 matches. With only 26 points, they are perilously close to the relegation zone and are on track for their lowest finish in the Premier League era, having placed eighth last season.
24
The team trails Premier League leaders Liverpool by 24 points, highlighting the gap between them and their rivals.
1893-94
According to Premier League statistician Opta, this season marks the worst home performance for United since the 1893-94 season, with six losses in their first 12 league matches at Old Trafford.
7
Under Amorim's leadership since November, the team has suffered seven losses in 15 games, following the departure of Erik ten Hag.
20
During Sir Alex Ferguson's tenure from 1986 to 2013, United finished in the top two of the league 20 times across 26 full seasons.
2
In the 11 full seasons since Ferguson's retirement in 2013, United has only managed to secure a top-two finish twice, both times ending in second place.
10th
Amorim is the tenth manager, whether permanent or interim, to be appointed by United since Ferguson stepped down.
1974
The last instance of United being relegated from the top division of English football was in 1974. They bounced back the following season and have remained in the top tier ever since.
$6.55 billion
According to Forbes, Manchester United is valued at approximately $6.55 billion, ranking 14th on their list of the world's most valuable sports teams in the latest assessment.