Manchester United’s Ruben Amorim creates unwanted Premier League record after loss to Arsenal

Manchester United’s season got off to a rough start as Arsenal claimed a 1-0 victory at Old Trafford.

For Ruben Amorim, the defeat brought more than just disappointment, as it sealed an unwanted place in Premier League history.

Both sides entered the opening fixture eager to secure their first victory after strong pre-season form, but it was Arsenal who found the decisive edge.

Mikel Arteta’s new arrivals Martin Zubimendi and Viktor Gyökeres featured from the start, while Amorim introduced Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo for United, keeping Benjamin Sesko on the bench.

The Red Devils began brightly, pushing Arsenal back and forcing David Raya into early saves, even striking the post as they looked for the opener. However, the visitors once again proved their reputation as set-piece specialists.

Declan Rice delivered a dangerous corner that unsettled Altay Bayındır, whose attempted clearance fell kindly to Ricardo Calafiori. The defender calmly slotted home, giving Arsenal the lead midway through the first half.

Despite Manchester United’s dominance in possession and pressure after the break, Arteta’s side stood firm, with Raya producing several key stops to preserve the narrow advantage. At the final whistle, Arsenal walked away with three points, leaving United to reflect on missed chances.

While the result itself stung as a poor start to the season for Manchester United, the bigger story was Amorim’s record.

The Portuguese manager has now lost 15 of his first 28 Premier League games (W7 D6), making him the fastest to reach that number of losses without managing a newly promoted team since Paul Hart with Portsmouth in 2009, who did so in 27 games.

It is a statistic that highlights United’s ongoing struggles under his leadership, even after investing heavily in new attacking options this summer.

Amorim was expected to bring energy and attacking verve, but his side have yet to find the consistency required to challenge the league’s elite.

With pressure mounting, the coming weeks could prove crucial, as United must turn promising performances into points before this unwanted record begins to define Amorim’s tenure.