Mikel Arteta Has Seen The Impact Of Ruben Amorium At Manchester United

Mikel Arteta admits Ruben Amorim has started to have a positive impact on Manchester United (Instagram/@arsenal).

JAKARTA - Arsenal's defeat to Manchester United in a 3-5 (1-1) penalty shootout in the FA Cup Third Round, January 12, 2025, remains with Mikel Arteta.

The match became an alarm for the Spaniard. Arteta is increasingly convinced that the impact of Ruben Amorim has begun to be felt at Manchester United as a result of additional training.

After a hectic schedule, Amorim finally had a clear week to train with his squad. Performance was better behind Manchester United's draw against leaders of Liverpool's standings with a score of 2-2 at Anfield in the inaugural match of 2025, January 5, 2025.

Signs of evolution can clearly be seen in Manchester United's style after being able to work with ambitions.

The Red Devils are a different team from before when Arsenal beat them 2-0 on December 4, 2024 in the Premier League.

"Yes (you can see the difference). It's true that they play a little different from the personnel they use, the location of certain players."

"The players' characteristics ultimately determine what they do, where they have more threats on both sides."

"In the end that's what determines the behavior of a team. The last few weeks are different from when we fought them at home (December 4, 2024). So, I saw a few different things," said Arteta.

Arteta further also reflected on the comparison between Amoram's duties at Manchester United and the tasks he took at Arsenal five years ago.

The Spaniard started working in Emirates during a busy winter period. Not to mention, the current situation was in crisis due to the coronavirus pandemic.

"Ruben had more experience than I had at the time. So, he was in a better place and there was no COVID-19."

"So, I think he has a better choice in that condition. Obviously you need time to apply your ideas, especially how you play and explain them."

"When you have so many games, it's difficult. So, I understand that."

"Every manager is appointed for a reason. The reason can be different. Sometimes, it's just to improve the team, to get more performance from certain players."

"Sometimes, the goal is to change the team. It's a completely different dimension of work."

"If I had to link it to my job at that time, my job was more in that direction than the previous job I mentioned," said Arteta.

Ruben Amorim had received a positive response when he arrived at Old Trafford. Manchester United never lost (one draw and two wins) at the beginning of the Portuguese coaching position.

However, the next disaster won the 39-year-old coach. In the next nine matches in all competitions, the Red Devils have lost six times and only won twice and drew once.

The only draw was obtained when he visited Liverpool headquarters on January 5, 2025, or started the 2025 match for Manchester United.

The result, according to Arteta, was the beginning of the rise of the Red Devils after understanding the ammonia system had gone well.

Sure enough, Arsenal were hit. When they met in the FA Cup, they had to fall after losing to Manchester United.

The Gunners also had to give up losing one chance to win trophies this season.