Manchester United’s tumultuous 2024–25 campaign concluded on Sunday. The result left fans disheartened and the club at a historic low. This season was filled with missed opportunities, managerial changes, and underwhelming performances. United ended the Premier League season in 15th place. This marks their worst finish since the club’s relegation in 1974.
No European Football for Only the Second Time in 35 Years
Despite ending the campaign with a 2-0 win over Aston Villa, the result did little to gloss over a season that also saw them fall short in European competition. A painful defeat to Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final midweek meant the Red Devils will miss out on European football entirely next season. This marks just the second time in 35 years that Manchester United have failed to qualify for any continental competition.
Amorim Takes Responsibility and Addresses Fans
In the aftermath, United manager Ruben Amorim, who took over from Erik ten Hag in November, addressed supporters directly. He acknowledged the team’s failings and accepted responsibility for being unable to steer the club back on track.
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim said the good times will return for the Red Devils as he apologised to supporters for a “disaster” of a season on Sunday. United finished the Premier League season in 15th place, their worst finish since the club was relegated in 1974.
A defeat to Tottenham in the Europa League final on Wednesday confirmed that United will miss European football next season. This marks only the second time in 35 years that the club will be absent from continental competition. Amorim, who took charge in November, took full responsibility for failing to turn the team’s fortunes around. He addressed the supporters following a 2-0 victory over Aston Villa in United’s final match of the season.
“I want apologise for this season. I know you are really disappointed with me and with the team,” said the Portuguese coach.
“But now we have to make a choice. We stay stuck in the past because this season is in the past, it is over. Or we stick together and move forward.”
“Six months ago after my first three games in charge with two victories and one draw, I said to you ‘the storm is coming’.
“Today after this disaster season, I want to tell you the good days are coming.”
“If there is one club in the world that can overcome any season, any disaster, it is our club, it is Manchester United.”
Looking Ahead: A Rebuild on the Horizon
As the dust settles on a deeply disappointing season, all eyes will now be on the club’s summer rebuild. Whether Amorim can motivate the squad and regain the fans’ trust is still uncertain. However, his message was unmistakable: Manchester United will bounce back.
