Amorim admits team defeat to Everton at Old Trafford

Boluwatife Kehinde
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‎Manchester United manager Rúben Amorim admitted that his team fully earned their defeat after suffering a 1–0 loss to a 10-man Everton side in their Premier League showdown at Old Trafford.
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‎Everton endured a chaotic moment early in the match when Idrissa Gueye was sent off for striking teammate Michael Keane. But despite being a man down, the visitors still found the breakthrough, with Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall firing in a brilliant effort in the 29th minute to secure the win.
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‎After the match, speaking to BBC Sport, Amorim said United failed to match Everton’s drive and sharpness, even though they had a numerical advantage for more than 70 minutes.
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‎When asked to reflect on their display, Amorim responded with a blunt assessment: “They outplayed us. We got exactly what we deserved a defeat.”
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‎He continued: “They went down to ten men barely twenty minutes into the game. A team like ours has to take control and come away with the win in that situation.”
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‎Amorim added that the atmosphere at Old Trafford felt ready for a big performance, but the team did not rise to the occasion:
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‎“The fans were ready for us to show real progress, but we simply weren’t prepared for that challenge.”
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‎Regarding the recent praise the team has been receiving, Amorim cautioned that it was premature:
‎“People keep talking about our improvement over the past five weeks, but I’ve been saying it consistently we’re still nowhere near the level this club demands.”
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‎Manchester United currently sit 10th in the Premier League table, grouped alongside Tottenham, Everton, and Liverpool, but remain only three points outside the top four.