Ruben Amorim's First 38 Games: How Man United's Premier League Standing Transformed Under New Management
Ruben Amorim has endured the equivalent of a complete Premier League campaign at the challenging environment of Old Trafford, with his team securing a crucial late equalizer to claim a draw against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday afternoon.
Matthijs de Ligt's header from the far post maintained United's undefeated streak at five matches, a record that will remain intact when he marks the one-year anniversary of his inaugural game leading the Red Devils on November 23.
Questions have continuously surrounded Amorim's ability to lead a successful venture in Manchester, many voiced by the coach himself, yet it appears the Red Devils leadership are heeding the counsel of Marcus Rashford, who scored first under Amorim's management and emphasized the club's necessity to maintain consistency after years of constant changes.
The debates surrounding Amorim's favored 3-4-2-1 formation have become wearisome, though United have at least achieved a degree of stability in 2025–26. However, the Premier League standings since the Portuguese manager's arrival in northern England present a concerning narrative.
Premier League Table Since Ruben Amorim Joined Manchester United
Position | Team | Games Played | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
1. | Arsenal | 38 | 81 |
2. | Liverpool | 38 | 74 |
3. | Man City | 38 | 70 |
4. | Chelsea | 38 | 70 |
5. | Aston Villa | 38 | 66 |
6. | Crystal Palace | 38 | 63 |
7. | Newcastle | 38 | 60 |
8. | Bournemouth | 38 | 59 |
9. | Brighton | 38 | 58 |
10. | Brentford | 38 | 56 |
11. | Nottingham Forest | 38 | 55 |
12. | Everton | 38 | 53 |
13. | Fulham | 38 | 47 |
14. | Man Utd | 38 | 45 |
15. | West Ham | 38 | 41 |
16. | Tottenham | 38 | 40 |
17. | Wolves | 38 | 38 |
18. | Sunderland | 11 | 19 |
19. | Leicester | 27 | 15 |
20. | Ipswich | 27 | 14 |
21. | Leeds | 11 | 11 |
22. | Burnley | 11 | 10 |
23. | Southampton | 27 | 8 |
Saturday's draw brings Man Utd's total to 45 points from 38 Premier League fixtures since Amorim assumed control during the November international window in 2024.
This tally ranks 14th highest in the division since the manager's first game, marginally better than the 42 points accumulated during their disastrous 2024–25 season, where Erik ten Hag managed the opening nine matches.
Apart from relegated and promoted clubs, only West Ham United (41), Tottenham Hotspur (40) and Wolverhampton Wanderers (38) have collected fewer points than United during this period. United and Spurs currently share 18 points in the 2025–26 Premier League standings, while Wolves remain without a victory through 11 matches of the current campaign.
Amorim has managed merely 12 wins from his 38 league encounters, including three consecutive victories in October, and his 31.6% success rate stands as the poorest among Man Utd bosses since the Premier League began. His predecessor Ten Hag achieved a 51.8% win percentage in Premier League matches for the Red Devils, providing perspective.
Conversely, Arsenal have been the most successful team since Amorim's appointment, with Mikel Arteta's championship contenders accumulating 81 points from their last 38 league encounters despite a disappointing previous campaign, suffering only three defeats. Leicester City achieved 81 points during their remarkable title victory a decade ago, the sixth-lowest total for a Premier League winner.
Other notable performers include Crystal Palace, positioned sixth in the Amorim standings with 63 points, while Brentford's 56 points secures them a top-half position.