Ruben Amorim is under increasing pressure after Manchester United's 3-1 defeat to Brentford, leaving the team just above the relegation zone. The result came days after a morale-boosting win over Chelsea, highlighting the inconsistency that has plagued the Portuguese manager's tenure.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the INEOS chief, is reportedly considering Gareth Southgate as a potential replacement. Southgate, who led England to two European Championship finals, is a free agent and has long been admired by Ratcliffe. Other candidates include Crystal Palace's Oliver Glasner and Bournemouth's Andoni Iraola.
However, United are said to be hesitant to sack Amorim before November 1, when the compensation due to him would significantly decrease. This timing could influence any decision on his future.
Meanwhile, controversy arose over a penalty incident where Brentford's Nathan Collins escaped a red card after pulling back former Bees forward Bryan Mbeumo. Former Premier League referee Mark Halsey criticised the decision, stating it was a clear denial of a goalscoring opportunity and that the Match Centre's explanation was 'absolute nonsense'.
