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<p>19 losses in 45 matches</p>
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<p>Manchester United faced one of their most humiliating defeats in history at the hands of Grimsby Town, putting immense pressure on Rúben Amorim. Despite a difficult spell over the last decade, United is still viewed as one of the premier clubs globally, making their exit from the League Cup against a League Two side utterly unacceptable. Amorim's team lost 12-11 in a penalty shootout after they were fortunate to even reach that point, having been down 2-0 with just 15 minutes left following a dismal performance. The match was a classic David vs. Goliath face-off, with 56 places separating the two teams in the English football hierarchy and a staggering €884.5 million difference in market value, yet Grimsby emerged victorious.</p>
<p>The nature of United’s display will certainly raise concerns among the club's leadership, especially given Amorim's poor record since joining from Sporting CP. The Portuguese manager appeared demoralized after the match and suggested that his players might have lost faith in his guidance. Amorim stated: "If we don't show up, it's clear that something has to change, and you can't simply replace 22 players again. The team and the players spoke volumes today. We've lost. I sincerely apologize to the fans." Despite investing heavily in the squad this summer, can the 40-year-old continue as manager after such a disheartening loss to Grimsby?</p>
<h2>Can Ruben Amorim stay on as Manchester United manager?</h2>
<p>This defeat marked the first time in United's history that they lost in the League Cup to a fourth-tier team, casting serious doubt on Amorim's management. The dynamic coach arrived with an impressive reputation after his success at Sporting, but his tenure in England has been troubling. After 45 matches in charge, Amorim has recorded more losses (19) than wins (17).</p>
<p>His average points per game of 1.33 is the lowest of any manager since Sir Alex Ferguson, with only two other managers who coached more than 40 games presenting a worse record in the club’s history—Herbert Bamlett, Walter Crickmer, and Scott Duncan, all of whom managed prior to 1950. Last season, the former Sporting head coach led United to their worst-ever Premier League finish in 15th place, and despite spending €230 million this summer, there have been minimal signs of progress. Although Amorim has maintained strong support from the club's loyal fanbase during tough times, the shame of losing to Grimsby could ultimately be his downfall.</p>
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