Ruben Amorim: Man Utd Must Endure Against Arsenal on Sunday
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Synopsis
Manchester United faces Arsenal for the third time this season, with both teams having previously secured a win each. As they prepare for their clash at Old Trafford, Ruben Amorim expresses concerns about United's fatigue after their recent draw against Real Sociedad, stressing the need for the team to endure against Arsenal's formidable form.
Key Takeaways
- Manchester United and Arsenal meet for the third time this season.
- Amorim notes fatigue in United's squad after recent matches.
- Arsenal's strong performance against PSV highlights their current form.
- Amorim admires Arteta's success but feels he lacks similar time.
- United struggles in 14th place, while Arsenal's title hopes wane.
Manchester, March 7 (NationPress) The Gunners and Red Devils are gearing up for their third encounter this season. Arsenal triumphed in the initial league face-off while Manchester United secured a win in the FA Cup via penalties. The historic rivals will clash at Old Trafford on Sunday, and Ruben Amorim has observed signs of fatigue following the 1-1 draw with Real Sociedad. Given Arsenal's overwhelming 7-1 victory over PSV in the UEFA Champions League, Amorim states that Manchester United 'will need to survive' this match.
"We must endure on Sunday [against Arsenal]; the squad was exhausted during the final 20 minutes [against Real Sociedad]. Everyone can participate if they are training [today]," Amorim expressed in a press conference.
As the pressure mounts on Manchester United's head coach to rectify the club's situation, Amorim commended Arsenal's Mikel Arteta for his 'inspirational' leadership but expressed concern over not having the same timeframe that Arteta enjoyed upon his arrival at Arsenal.
Arteta joined Arsenal in December 2019 and, aside from clinching an FA Cup title in the 2019-20 season, he was given ample time following two successive eighth-place finishes, allowing him to implement his vision and transform the team into back-to-back second-place finishers.
"I will not have the same duration that [Mikel] Arteta was afforded. I sense that this club operates differently in that regard. How Arteta handled those [internal club challenges] serves as a source of inspiration for all of us," Amorim added.
Currently, United finds themselves in 14th place in the league, while Arsenal's aspirations for their first league title are fading as Liverpool has extended their lead to 13 points.
On Thursday, Real Sociedad and Manchester United concluded the first leg of their Europa League last-16 matchup in a 1-1 draw at the Basque side's Reale Arena.
United will be without Patrick Chinazaekpere Dorgu for Sunday's FA Cup fifth-round tie against Fulham at Old Trafford. The wing-back, who joined from Lecce earlier this month, is serving a three-match suspension following a red card for serious foul play during Wednesday's home victory over Ipswich Town. His ban affects all domestic competitions, leading to his absence in this fixture and the upcoming Premier League matches against Arsenal and Leicester City.
