Manchester United’s Premier League misery deepened with a 1-0 home defeat to Wolves, leaving manager Ruben Amorim frustrated and frank: “If we don’t score goals, nothing matters.”
It marked United’s 15th league loss this season – their worst ever in the Premier League era – and a staggering eighth home defeat, equalling a record not seen at Old Trafford since 1962-63.
Despite a thrilling Europa League tie against Lyon earlier in the week, United were toothless against a resolute Wolves side that sealed their top-flight safety with the win. Amorim’s side have now failed to score in 9 of 22 league matches since his arrival in November.
United’s attacking woes were again on full display. With Joshua Zirkzee ruled out for the season, Rasmus Højlund is the only fit senior striker. However, the £72m Dane has found the net just twice in the Premier League under Amorim.
“I try to manage him in games,” Amorim said. “He needs to score but won’t if he’s out of the team. Still, it’s not just about Rasmus – it’s the whole team.”
United’s total of 38 league goals is among the worst in the division, ahead of only the bottom three, Everton, and West Ham. The few moments of promise came from academy products Tyler Fredricson and Harry Amass, who impressed on their first-team outings.
But Amorim admits there’s much work to do. “We lack a lot of things,” he said. “We tell the fans the truth – we miss chances, we don’t score, and we don’t win.”
With Champions League hopes gone, United’s season now hinges on their Europa League semi-final against Athletic Bilbao. But unless Amorim finds a way to unlock his misfiring attack, the campaign could end without redemption.
