Man Utd vs Sunderland: Amorim's 50th Game Could Define His Future
October 4, 2025 Saturday's Premier League clash at Old Trafford carries unusual weight as Ruben Amorim reaches a significant milestone - his 50th game in charge of Manchester United. With the Red Devils struggling for consistency and the international break looming, this match against newly-promoted Sunderland could prove pivotal for the Portuguese manager's future at the club. The 50-Game Curse History is not on Amorim's side. This match marks his half-century of games in charge of United across all competitions, and an unsettling pattern has emerged. None of the last five managers to reach this landmark won their 50th match - David Moyes, Louis van Gaal, José Mourinho, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, and Erik ten Hag all fell short. While there's been no indication that United's hierarchy is preparing to dispense with Amorim's services despite the team's poor form, international breaks are notorious times for managerial decisions. A defeat here would make for...