Manchester United are keeping a close eye on Aston Villa manager Unai Emery as doubts grow over Ruben Amorim’s future at Old Trafford, according to reports from Fichajes (backed by Givemesport).
The Red Devils have endured a difficult season under the Portuguese coach. They have fallen to 14th place in the Premier League and were recently knocked out of the FA Cup by Fulham after a dramatic penalty shootout loss.
This poor run of form has put Amorim’s position in serious jeopardy, and the club’s hierarchy is now exploring alternatives.
Fichajes claims United’s performances in the coming weeks will be crucial in determining Amorim’s future.
If results do not improve, the club may look elsewhere for a new leader. One name that has emerged as a strong candidate is Unai Emery, who has been widely praised for his work at Aston Villa.
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Manchester United reportedly consider Emery an ‘ideal candidate’ to take over at Old Trafford. The Spanish manager has done an impressive job at Aston Villa, guiding them to the Champions League for the first time since the tournament was rebranded in 1992.
His tactical expertise and experience in European competitions make him a strong option for the United board.
Emery, labeled as ‘phenomenal’ by many in football, has transformed Villa into a competitive force. The club is currently preparing for the Round of 16 in the Champions League, where they will face Club Brugge.
Villa also strengthened their squad in January by signing Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio, signaling their intent to challenge at the highest level.
Meanwhile, Manchester United’s struggles continue. With only 11 games left in the season, they are on track for their worst-ever Premier League finish.
Sitting 10 points behind eighth place, the club desperately needs a turnaround. Their next big test comes in the Europa League Round of 16 against Real Sociedad.
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Unai Emery’s Aston Villa record (2024/25 Premier League)
Unai Emery has led Aston Villa through 28 Premier League games in the 2024/25 season, securing 11 wins, 9 draws, and 8 losses.
Under his management, Villa has scored 40 goals while conceding 45. With these results, the team is currently averaging 1.50 points per game (stats via Transfermarkt).
As doubts over Ruben Amorim continue to grow, Man Utd are assessing their options while they struggle in the Premier League and cup competitions.
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