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Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim sacked
Manchester United dismissed Ruben Amorim after 14 months amid inconsistent results and internal tensions; Darren Fletcher will serve as interim coach for the Burnley match.
- On 05/01/2026, Manchester United announced they sacked Ruben Amorim less than 24 hours after Sunday's 1-1 draw at Leeds United.
- A power struggle over transfer policy led to Ruben Amorim's departure after relations broke down with director of football Jason Wilcox and demands for the recruitment department to "do their job."
- In an eye-catching press conference, Amorim said `Guys, to start with that-- and I noticed that you receive selective information about everything-- I came here to be the manager of the Manchester United, not to be the coach of Manchester United.` after 14 months, with a 38.71% win rate from 63 matches.
- Darren Fletcher will take charge on Wednesday for the trip to Burnley as Manchester United leadership said it had 'reluctantly made the decision' to give the team the best opportunity of the highest possible Premier League finish and thanked Amorim.
- A permanent appointment is unlikely before the summer as Manchester United sit sixth in the Premier League, three points behind Liverpool, with 30 goals conceded from 20 matches.
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