The fixtures in December 2024 will be a major test for manager Ruben Amorim and Manchester United as they enter a nine-game run in a month full of pressure. Amorim has had a difficult start since taking over from Erik ten Hag, with a 1-1 draw against Ipswich Town and a hard-fought 3-2 win over Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League. The opening game of December is against Everton at Old Trafford, which is not expected to be easy for United.

Ruben Amorim says that despite the tight schedule and lack of rest, he cannot use that as an excuse for poor results. He stressed that Manchester United will continue to change their squad and prepare for each game with the determination to win. "We need to be ready for the Everton game. The schedule is something to consider, but we cannot let it hinder the goal of winning. The team has to maintain the best preparation and we will change the team to ensure fitness."

Amorim has not only worked with the players who are playing but also monitored the recovery of those who have just returned from injury. He praised the contributions of Mason Mount, Rasmus Hojlund and Diogo Dalot. However, Amorim also stressed that despite the positive improvements in the squad recently, Man United need to continue to develop and produce more good performances in the future. He said:

"We need to increase the intensity of the game, especially with Hojlund, who tried his best despite his physical weakness in the last minutes." Meanwhile, Everton, under Sean Dyche, are having their own problems. They started well initially, but now face a tough run of fixtures in December. In addition to Manchester United, the Toffees also face strong opponents such as Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City this month.

With recent poor results and inconsistent form, Everton need a win to have any hope of staying in the Premier League. Manchester United are a strong team with excellent players. We need to prepare for a very intense match. Although Everton have less time to prepare, it is important for the team to keep their spirits up and play their best. A win at Old Trafford will be an important foundation to help us overcome this challenging December.

In the difficult months ahead, Ruben Amorim will be doing his best to help Manchester United overcome any obstacles and maintain their top-four hopes. Change at Old Trafford will not happen overnight, and Amorim is aware that he needs more time to restructure the squad and improve tactics. Manchester United are at a pivotal stage of the season. With a tight schedule, every match can decide the fate of Amorim and the team. The match against Everton is not just a normal confrontation, but also an opportunity for Amorim to prove his ability and help Man United get closer to the highest goal this season.

Man United's detailed December fixtures:

1/12/2024 (Saturday): Man United vs Everton - 20:30

5/12/2024 (Thursday): Arsenal vs Man United - 03:15

8/12/2024 (Sunday): Man United vs Nottingham Forest - 00:30

13/12/2024 (Thursday): Viktoria Plzeň vs Man United (UEFA Europa League) - 00:45

15/12/2024 (Sunday): Man City vs Man United - 23:30

20/12/2024 (Thursday): Tottenham vs Man United (England League Cup - Quarter-finals) - 03:00

22/12/2024 (Sunday): Man United vs Bournemouth - 21:00

27/12/2024 (Friday): Wolves vs Man United - 00:30

December 31, 2024 (Tuesday): Man United vs Newcastle - 03:00