Sir Alex Ferguson reveals that he will be back to work again with Rúben Amorim to help the team get to its glory after Rúben Amorim accepted his offer to help him

Ruben Amorim, 39, is facing a mixed start to life as Manchester United manager, with his team showing contrasting performances in domestic and European competitions. Under his guidance, the Red Devils have managed just one win in four Premier League matches, but their Europa League journey has been flawless so far.

Amorim’s European campaign has been a bright spot, beginning with back-to-back wins. His first match saw United deliver a confident display against Bodo/Glimt, while a spirited comeback against Viktoria Plzen on Thursday secured another victory. These results place Amorim in the distinguished company of legendary United managers Sir Alex Ferguson and Sir Matt Busby, both of whom also won their first two major European games in charge.

However, his Premier League form has been less convincing. With momentum yet to build domestically, Amorim now faces a critical challenge in Sunday’s Manchester derby—his first taste of one of football’s most intense rivalries. The derby at the Etihad Stadium pits two teams searching for stability. United are eager to shake off a shaky start, while City, under Pep Guardiola, are enduring a difficult spell, with only one win in their last ten games, including a Champions League loss to Juventus.

Ahead of the derby, Amorim stressed the importance of focusing on his own team’s issues rather than City’s struggles, stating, “I never think about these things. We will face a great opponent, and I’m more focused on our problems. We have a lot of issues here, so I’m focused on what we should do on Sunday to win the game. My focus is on my team.”

As Amorim prepares for the derby and looks ahead to maintaining his strong European form, his ability to balance domestic recovery with continental success will be pivotal in shaping his early tenure at Manchester United.