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<p>Everton secured a memorable victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford, shifting the focus squarely onto Rúben Amorim. The Toffees played with ten men for over 80 minutes after Idrissa Gueye was sent off for an absurd incident involving his own teammate, Michael Keane. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall’s stunning solo goal in the 29th minute marked their first win at Old Trafford since 2013.</p>
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<p>Everton's defensive display was commendable, with Jordan Pickford making a remarkable save to thwart Joshua Zirkzee. United, riding a five-game unbeaten streak and seeking a win to climb into the Champions League spots, put forth a dismal performance. Remarkably, it was the first occasion United had lost a Premier League match at home against ten men, snapping a remarkable run of 46 such matches. Amorim's tactical rigidity is now under increased scrutiny.</p>
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<h2>Is Rúben Amorim’s strategy flawed?</h2>
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<p>The Everton match coincided with the one-year anniversary of Rúben Amorim’s tenure at Manchester United, which began with a 1-1 draw against Ipswich. Under his management, the team has faced several challenges, including their worst-ever Premier League finish last season in 15th place. Despite some recent improvements, concerns linger regarding Amorim's tactics, especially as they remain just three points shy of Champions League qualification.</p>
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<p>Amorim’s preferred 5-2-3 formation has come under fire for its overly defensive nature, yet he defends his methods vehemently. After a 3-0 loss to Manchester City in September, he asserted, "I won't change my philosophy. If the United hierarchy wants a change, they can change the manager. I’ll stick to my approach until I choose otherwise." The defeat to Everton further amplified concerns about his tactical decisions, particularly his Premier League record, which paints a bleak picture.</p>
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<p>Even after Everton's early dismissal, Amorim stuck rigidly to his tactical setup without making adjustments throughout the match, keeping all three center-backs on the field. At halftime, the five-man defense remained intact, with Casemiro still on the pitch and Amorim shifting Amad to a wing-back position after substituting Noussair Mazraoui. However, United's tactics remained overly inflexible, often leaving three center-backs to mark a single Everton striker, leading to an ineffective performance. The defeat to Everton ranks among the worst results during Amorim's time in charge.</p>
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