November 2024 season marked the beginning of a new era at Manchester United, with Portuguese manager Ruben Amorim taking the helm. The campaign concluded as one of adaptation and assessment, revealing both areas of concern and pockets of promise for the club.
Amorim’s overall record from his first 63 games in charge shows a team searching for consistent form. United won 24 matches, drew 18, and lost 21, resulting in a win rate of 38.1%. In that time, the side scored 122 goals but conceded 114, highlighting an offensive capability that was too often offset by defensive fragility.
The Premier League form table, tracking all ever-present clubs since Amorim’s appointment, places United’s challenges in clear context. With 58 points gathered, the Reds rank fourth-lowest in this measure, sitting above only Wolverhampton Wanderers (39), West Ham United (45), and Tottenham Hotspur (46). This points to a significant gap to bridge with the league’s more consistent performers over the manager’s inaugural period.
Individual Performances Provide Bright Spots
Despite the team’s collective struggles, the season was distinguished by several strong individual contributions, offering a foundation for future development.
Captain Bruno Fernandes was, once again, the undeniable heartbeat of the side. He made the most appearances (42) and was the outright leader in both goals (11) and assists (14), underlining his critical role as creator and finisher.
The emergence of Amad Diallo was a major positive. The young attacker secured his place as a key offensive threat, finishing second in the squad for goals (9) and assists (6), showcasing exciting potential for the years ahead.
In defence, Diogo Dalot was a model of reliability, featuring 40 times and contributing four assists from full-back. New signing Leny Yoro also impressed with his immediate impact, appearing in 41 matches and demonstrating his value to the backline.
Other notable contributors included midfielder Manuel Ugarte (37 appearances, 2 assists) and forward Bryan Mbeumo (6 goals), who added depth to the squad’s output.
Looking Ahead
Ruben Amorim’s first season at Old Trafford can be characterised as a necessary period of evaluation and foundation-laying. The statistics tell a story of a team capable in attack but requiring greater solidity and consistency to compete at the highest level.
The clear standout performances from established leaders like Fernandes, combined with the exciting emergence of talents like Diallo, provide clear building blocks. The challenge for Amorim and the club was to translate these individual strengths into a more cohesive and resilient team unit, with the aim of climbing the Premier League table.
