I understand criticism but I don’t care, says Man United manager Ruben Amorim

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim had no answers for his team's struggles as they lost 4-1 to Newcastle United. PHOTO: REUTERS

UPDATED Apr 14, 2025, 12:18 PM

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LONDON – Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim insisted he understands the criticism levelled at him and his team after another English Premier League loss at Newcastle United on April 13, but claimed that losing games is worse than any personal condemnation.

The Red Devils were beaten for the 14th time in the league this season as they lost 4-1 to the Magpies – matching the number of defeats they suffered in the entire 2023-2024 campaign.

They did put together some encouraging passages of play at St James’ Park but Harvey Barnes’ double, capitalising on some poor defending, left Amorim’s team languishing down in 14th in the standings with six games left.

“I understand (criticism) but I don’t care,” the United boss said.

“Nothing is worse than losing games. People can say whatever they want to say. I don’t want to defend myself or anything like that. If you look at our position in the table, it says it all.

“We need to improve in a lot of things and our position is a reflection of our performances this season.”