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'He was busy yapping because he won against Pep'- Fans mock Ruben Amorim for Manchester United's dismal corner defence

The Gunners defeated their Premier League rivals Manchester United, in the last fixture, scoring twice from corners. Ruben Amorim faced backlash on X following the defeat.

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Shubhrajit Goswami
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Ruben Amorim during Manchester United vs Arsenal fixture

In a thrilling encounter involving exceptional set-piece routines, the Gunners left Manchester United reeling to yet another early-season defeat. The match underscored Arsenal's impressive corner routines, which have become a defining feature of their gameplay. Right from the start, it was clear that corners presented an opportunity for the home team, who capitalized on two of them to secure a 2-0 victory over Manchester United.

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Arsenal tamed the Red Devils with corners 

Arsenal delivered an impressive performance against United, showcasing one of their finest displays of the season. Under Mikel Arteta, the team exhibited remarkable maturity and composure. This strong showing marked a roadblock for United's new head coach, Ruben Amorim, as he faced his first defeat in the league.

The corner tactics employed by Arsenal were particularly effective, creating opportunities that put pressure on the United defence. The opening goal came from Jurrien Timber, who skillfully headed in Declan Rice's well-placed corner. This goal was special for Timber, as it marked his first in Arsenal colours.

Moments later, Thomas Partey’s cross from the corner found the back of the net thanks to a solid header from William Saliba, firmly doubling their lead. In the second half, despite a desperate surge from United and a remarkable header from Matthijs de Ligt that demanded an outstanding save from David Raya, it was clear that Arsenal maintained control. They consistently looked poised to exploit United's mistakes.

“It is incredible. The set pieces changed everything. We have to understand they have years of doing that. We tried to defend them but it’s hard for any team to defend the set pieces of Arsenal. That is one thing I hope to improve upon when we face them (in January),” Amorim said.

Fans troll Amorim on X 

Manchester United's manager, Ruben Amorim, looked visibly frustrated and upset with the defensive structure of his team, particularly while defending corners. The new manager was seen kneeling, scratching his head and even screaming instructions at his players. Amorim also praised Arsenal for their set-piece prowess and asserted that he expected the Red Devils to do better in the reverse fixture. 

Manchester United fans shared memes and opinions, and it was Ruben Amorim who garnered all their attention this time around. Some fans questioned his defensive tactics, while others agreed that Arsenal's set-piece routines are of the highest level. Some even voiced their opinion to sack Amorim.

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