"Embarrassed," was the word Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim used to describe his feelings about his team's current position in the English Premier League.
With Manchester United dropping to 16th place and reaching their worst run of seven games without a win after their 2-0 home defeat to West Ham United on Sunday, it begs the question: how much worse can things get for Manchester United under Ruben Amorim?
Season of oblivion
After Amorim's appointment last November following the sacking of Erik ten Hag, Manchester United, under the Portuguese's leadership, will enter history due to poor results.
Manchester United were already on a downward trajectory when Amorim took over from Ten Hag last year.
Before Amorim took over, Manchester United finished 14th in the Premier League, after three wins in their opening nine matches.
United have won just six of Amorim's 25 league matches, drawing six and losing 13.
During that period, Manchester United conceded 41 goals, with only the three relegated teams and Tottenham conceding more.
Since January 26, Manchester United have only beaten relegated Ipswich and Leicester City in the league.
Manchester United are heading for their worst tally since their relegation season in 1930-31, when they collected 29 points in a 42-game season.
Manchester United have struggled this season, losing nine home matches in a single season, in addition to the years 1930-31, 1933-34, and 1962-63.
Manchester United's 17 league defeats are their most in a league season since the 1973-74 season (20), when they were relegated to the Second Division.
Amorim's win rate with Manchester United is 24%, the worst of any Manchester United manager since Sir Alex Ferguson.
If United win their final two games - against Chelsea and Aston Villa - they will finish no higher than 13th, five places worse than their previous worst Premier League finish of 8th in the 2023-24 season.
Winning a European trophy would certainly give fans cause for celebration, but ultimately Amorim has been unable to improve United's league form this season, and the debate continues over whether he is the right man for the job.
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