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<p>Still Seeking Their First Win</p>
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<p>Manchester United manager Rúben Amorim is facing a challenging debut year at Old Trafford, as highlighted by the team's 3-1 loss to Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday. Igor Thiago scored first with a superb finish from a long ball, quickly doubling the lead shortly thereafter. The Bees effectively exploited United's defensive disarray, with goalkeeper Altay Bayindir making crucial saves early on. Though Benjamin Sesko managed to score after several attempts were blocked, Bruno Fernandes' later penalty was saved, and Mathias Jensen compounded United's woes with a fine goal in stoppage time. Despite investing €250.7 million this summer and boasting a squad valued at €723 million, United remains winless in their last eight Premier League away games.</p>
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<p>The Red Devils have struggled on their travels, a persistent issue for Amorim, who appears increasingly desperate on the sidelines. In 17 away matches, the 40-year-old has secured only three victories, amassing a mere 14 points from 54 possible. With nine losses in that span, their capability to secure positive results away from home is concerning. Their last away victory dates back to March 16, 2025, against Leicester City, a team facing relegation at the time. Alarmingly, since Amorim's appointment, United has scored only 17 goals away while conceding 30.</p>
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<p>Despite sticking with his preferred 3-4-3 formation, Amorim's tenure has revealed significant weaknesses within the team. The ease with which Thiago exploited the offside trap and scored without challenge questions the effectiveness of the defensive setup. Even with the high-profile signings of Matthijs de Ligt and Leny Yoro, defensive issues persist. Offensively, players like Bryan Mbuemo, Matheus Cunha, and Sesko have only netted two goals collectively in the Premier League this season, with Cunha yet to score for United.</p>
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<p>While performances have shown slight improvement since finishing 15th last season, Amorim's inability to secure consecutive wins reflects the team's instability. Alongside their disappointing Carabao Cup elimination to Grimsby Town, the pressure on Amorim will intensify if United does not start to improve their away form.</p>
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