Ruben Amorim sets out cautious new approach to home games as Man Utd boss reveals ‘first priority’
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RUBEN AMORIM fears that his Manchester United players are suffering from stage fright at the Theatre of Dreams. But the Red Devils boss is praying it will be all right on the night when Rangers visit Old Trafford for this evening’s Battle of Britain.
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Sunday’s 3-1 defeat by Brighton saw United sink to a new 131-year low. It was their sixth loss from 12 home Prem games this season — and it was 1893-94 last time they made such a dismal start to a league season. For the third time in the last five league matches at Old Trafford, they conceded a goal in the opening five minutes to put themselves on the back foot.
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And Amorim knows that is something that cannot continue if they are to stop their campaign from going further downhill. United looked to have turned a corner when they earned impressive results at two of the toughest venues - Liverpool and Arsenal - earlier this month.
Yet they followed that with an unconvincing home win over basement boys Southampton — and were then well beaten by the Seagulls three days later. The former Sporting Lisbon coach said: “The way we play, we are too nervous with the ball. Too nervous and really anxious.
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“That is clear. We are more nervous playing at home than away — because we lost a lot of games, like four games in five. So, it’s getting harder. SunSport exclusives. Already have these accounts? Don't worry, we've got loads more terrific deals below!.
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Check out the latest free bets to use on football, horse racing, and lots more. “But we can improve. If we don’t suffer the first goal, like in the fourth minute. And I remember, it’s fourth minute, ten minutes . . . 15, then it’s really hard to calm down the team.
