Have Manchester United finally turned the corner under Rúben Amorim?

For the first time in nearly a year, there’s optimism around Old Trafford.

Manchester United’s 4–2 victory over Brighton — following wins against Sunderland and Liverpool — has lifted them into the top four and restored a long-lost sense of belief.

It’s a run that has brought calm to the chaos of recent months, quieted talk of Rúben Amorim’s job security, and offered fans a glimpse of what his rebuild might actually look like.
But true to form, Amorim isn’t letting the noise carry him away.

“You said it — three weeks,” he replied pointedly when asked if United’s improved form proved they’d turned the corner. “The team is playing much better since we started this season compared to last. But it can change in the next three weeks.”

Three weeks ago, United faced Sunderland with rumours swirling that Amorim was one defeat away from the sack.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the board denied those claims, but the pressure was real.

Since then, United have beaten three teams who have all taken points off Chelsea this season — a sign that Amorim’s system is beginning to click.

Their blend of structured pressing, vertical passing and emotional control has turned them from fragile to functional — and, lately, formidable.

The difference lies in a squad that finally fits Amorim’s ideas. Summer signings Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo have transformed United’s attack, while Matthijs de Ligt has brought stability to a defence that has leaked goals for too long.

Beyond the forwards, United’s spine looks revitalised.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, attending the Brighton win, has publicly backed Amorim’s long-term vision, insisting the Portuguese coach will be given time to build.

Amorim’s calm demeanour contrasts sharply with the turbulence that defined previous reigns. “I never felt embarrassment for not winning,” he said. “Jim believed in what we were doing. But facing the fans — that’s different. You feel the urgency of not losing this moment.”

That sentiment might explain why Amorim refuses to indulge the “turned the corner” narrative. He knows form is fragile — and only consistency earns trust at Old Trafford.

It’s not just the first team showing signs of life.

United’s academy remain unbeaten this season in Premier League 2, sitting top after seven straight wins. Paraguayan forward Diego León, one of the club’s new arrivals, continues to impress with his flair and finishing.

For Ratcliffe, who heavily criticised United’s youth structure earlier this year, this resurgence across the board offers the first tangible proof that his investment is beginning to pay off.

In our view, United finally look like a team built on identity rather than improvisation. Amorim’s tactical clarity — wide overloads, coordinated pressing, positional discipline — is giving players defined roles and responsibility.

The challenge will be sustaining this momentum through November’s fixtures against Nottingham Forest and Tottenham. The absence of European distractions gives United a rare luxury: full weeks on the training ground. If they use that time wisely, this “mini revival” could become a genuine resurgence.

United now face Nottingham Forest away before a trip to Tottenham. With no European commitments and a light fixture list, Amorim has the rare advantage of preparation time — something his predecessors often lacked.

For now, the signs are promising: a balanced squad, renewed confidence, and a manager who knows not to mistake momentum for mastery.

👉 Has Rúben Amorim truly turned Manchester United’s fortunes around — or is this just another fleeting high?