In a stunning revelation following another disappointing defeat, Manchester United's manager Ruben Amorim labeled his squad as "maybe the worst team in the history" of the illustrious club. This declaration came after United succumbed to a 3-1 loss against Brighton & Hove Albion at Old Trafford, marking a disheartening chapter in their tumultuous season.

Brighton's victory was secured through goals from Yankuba Minteh, Kaoru Mitoma, and Georginio Rutter, and it illustrated their dominance, as this marked the Seagulls' third consecutive win at United's storied ground. The loss leaves Manchester United in a precarious position, having dropped four of their last six league matches. Alarmingly, they are now closer to the relegation zone, trailing it by a mere 10 points, and only 12 points off the more desired top four—a stark contrast to the seven points available just before the axing of Erik ten Hag in October.

Amorim, acknowledging the distressing circumstances, shared his perspective on the challenges facing the team: "In 10 games in the Premier League, we won two, I know that," he remarked. "Imagine this for a fan of Manchester United, imagine this for me. You are getting a new coach who is losing more than the last coach. Imagine that. We need to survive this moment. I know that."

The Portuguese tactician emphasized the need for a collective effort to remedy the situation, recognizing the harsh reality of their performances. "It’s hard to explain; we have to acknowledge the moment and not go around the problem," he stated. "Everybody here is underperforming, and it is unacceptable to lose so many games for any club in the Premier League, never mind Manchester United. It’s a challenging time, but we must persist."

His assessments pointed to the need for improved consistency from the players, with Amorim admitting that he hasn’t been able to support his team effectively thus far. "The opponents are better than us in many details, and we are really underperforming. All the bad records—losing games at home, losing in the Premier League—highlight our difficult predicament."

Despite the grim outlook, the Manchester United squad must refocus quickly, as they prepare to face Rangers in the Europa League on Thursday before heading to Fulham for another crucial Premier League encounter on Sunday. Only time will tell if Amorim can turn the tide for the beleaguered Manchester United, but fans will be anxiously watching to see if there's a glimmer of hope amid the darkness. Stay tuned!