Manchester United Manager Amorim Urges Team to Mature After Winless Start

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim called for his team to 'grow up' after they squandered a 1-0 lead to draw 1-1 against Fulham, extending their winless start to the 2025-26 Premier League season. United initially took the lead through a Rodrigo Muniz own goal following Bruno Fernandes' missed penalty in the first half, but Emile Smith Rowe's late equalizer denied them victory. Amorim criticized his players for losing focus after scoring, emphasizing the need to maintain intensity and composure throughout matches despite the desire to hold onto a lead. He noted that Fernandes' penalty miss weighed on him during the game but stressed the importance of moving forward without dwelling on past mistakes. Fulham manager Marco Silva expressed frustration over VAR decisions that favored United, questioning the referee's calls related to the penalty and the goal. Despite the ongoing struggles and a low win percentage under Amorim's tenure, the manager remains hopeful about improvement, highlighting the hard work done in training and the need for mental growth on the pitch.