MANCHESTER, England (AP) - Following a crushing 3-1 defeat to Brighton, Manchester United's head coach Ruben Amorim offered a bleak assessment of his team's performance this season, stating it might be the “worst” in the club’s illustrious 147-year history. This loss marked United's tenth Premier League defeat this season, leaving the club stuck in 13th place, closer to the relegation zone than to any Champions League position.

Admitted Amorim in his post-match comments, “We are being the worst, maybe, in the history of Manchester United... I know that you want headlines, but I’m saying that because we have to acknowledge that and to change that” BBC reported. Since his appointment in November, he has managed to secure just 11 points from a possible 33, underscoring a period of considerable decline for the 20-time English champions.

This alarming run of form has seen United tally six losses out of their first twelve home league matches, their most dismal record since the 1893-94 season Reuters. As Amorim grapples with a newly implemented wingback system, he insists on sticking to his tactical plan despite the team's struggles: “I’m not going to change, no matter what. I know we can succeed, but we need to survive this moment.”

The manager's determination comes in the wake of needing to respond quickly, as he looks ahead to upcoming matches against Rangers in the Europa League and Fulham in the Premier League. Amorim's remarks echo a disappointing reality for fans, as many began to question whether the club could pull itself out of this downward spiral.

Yet, amid the chaos, some fans retain hope, as historical comparisons are drawn to the club's turbulent past. During the 1989-90 season, a young Alex Ferguson managed a similarly poor start, ultimately leading the club to historic success thereafter.

As Amorim continues to face scrutiny, he remains resolved. “The players are going to suffer, the fans are going to suffer, I'm sorry,” he lamented. In his pursuit of effectively instilling his leadership, United's path seems fraught with challenges as they strive for revival in a season marred by ongoing disappointments.

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