On Friday, March 7, 2025, Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim made a notable comparison between himself and Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta, acknowledging that he won’t be given the same amount of time to turn things around at Old Trafford as Arteta was granted at Arsenal.
Amorim, who took over at Manchester United in November 2024, has faced significant challenges in his early tenure, with his team currently sitting in 14th place in the Premier League. The Portuguese manager’s spell has seen more struggles than successes since replacing Erik ten Hag.
Ahead of Manchester United’s crucial Premier League clash with Arsenal on Sunday, Amorim addressed the media, stating:
“I will not have the time that Arteta had. I feel that. It’s a different club. So we just need to survive—the players on Sunday and me during these games. I think it’s a different club.”
Mikel Arteta, appointed as Arsenal manager in December 2019, has enjoyed a more patient approach from the Gunners’ hierarchy. Though Arteta has yet to win the Premier League, he came agonizingly close in the past two seasons, finishing second behind Manchester City.
Amorim’s candid assessment of his situation highlights the pressure he is under at a club with high expectations, as Manchester United fans will be hoping for a turnaround soon.
