Richard Keys 'convinced' Ruben Amorim is trying to get himself sacked at Man Utd

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Richard Keys is adamant that Ruben Amorim is trying to get himself sacked as Manchester United’s head coach after Sunday’s loss Brighton.

Amorim only arrived as United’s new boss in November – replacing Erik ten Hag – but the Portuguese manager is already under pressure and refusing to change his style of play amid concerns over his 3-4-3 formation.

The Red Devils have badly struggled for form and consistency under Amorim, who declared his side 'the worst team maybe in the history of Manchester United' this weekend in a shocking post-match admission.

United have lost 10 of their 22 Premier League games this season, the earliest into a league campaign that they have hit double figures for defeats since 1989-90 under Sir Alex Ferguson.

Sunday's 3-1 defeat to Brighton also means United have suffered their sixth home Premier League defeat of the season – remarkably their most from their opening 12 home matches of a league campaign since 1893-94.

Keys has now weighed in with his thoughts on the situation at Old Trafford, with the sports presenter ‘convinced’ Amorim is trying to get sacked.

‘What the hell was Ruben Amorim thinking when he said [his side were the worst team maybe in the history of Manchester United] yesterday?’ Keys wrote on his blog.

‘Is he mad? Why would you do that? Isn't he the man charged with making things better?

‘Trust me – I really didn't want to talk about United today, but how can I not? 'We're the worst side in United's history' screamed the Mail's back page.

‘No criticism of them. Every other outlet did the same – whether it was the socials, radio, tv or the rest of the newspaper world. I still can't fathom what Amorim was trying to achieve. We know United are bad.

‘That's why you're there Ruben. It's your job to fix it – not tell us 'I only have one way' and follow up by telling the world your players are s*** – the very same players you need to help you out of this mess.

‘I said a couple of weeks ago I thought he was trying to get the sack. I'm even more convinced now. If I was his boss I'd call him in this morning and give him his wish.

‘Not only does every other team now start on the front foot knowing he believes that – but he's actually saying to fans – already ripped off by Sunny Jim's price rises – 'you mugs – we're taking your money under false pretences'. My goodness. How bad is it going to get at Old Trafford?’