New Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim is ready for the biggest test of his career when he faces Arsenal. The match is seen as a good opportunity for Amorim to get his first away win since taking charge of the "Red Devils", after they beat Everton 4-0, helping the team move up to 9th place in the Premier League. However, Arsenal are in impressive form and will be a very difficult opponent.
Amorim also admitted that Arsenal under the leadership of Mikel Arteta are the strongest team Manchester United have faced so far. He described Arteta's side as a team of superior quality and the match against them will be extremely difficult. Despite United's 4-0 win over Everton, Amorim believes that matches against Arsenal cannot be judged by the results alone, as the reality on the pitch will be very different.
“The current matches are challenging. Arsenal are on a different level to United at the moment,” said Amorim. In the upcoming match, Amorim stressed the need to control the ball and control the tempo of the game. He said that although Arsenal are a strong team, Manchester United still need to show courage and know how to seize the important moments in the match.
“We need to read the game correctly, know when to control and when to take the initiative,” shared Amorim. This is a necessary tactic for United to have a chance to gain points at the Emirates, despite Arsenal's impressive performance.
Despite facing a strong opponent like Arsenal, Amorim still believes that Manchester United can create a surprise if they stick to their tactics and know how to play at each moment, thanks to players who can create breakthroughs like Amad Diallo or Garnacho. The match against Arsenal is not only an opportunity for United to show their mettle but also a test of the team's development under Amorim. Factors such as ball control, courageous approach to the game, and the maturity of players like Mazraoui will be the key to Manchester United creating a surprise at the Emirates.