Manchester United head coach Rúben Amorim has played down the importance of being ahead of Liverpool in the Premier League table, insisting that his only goal is to keep winning and guide United to the top of English football. Speaking after United’s thrilling 2-1 victory over Liverpool at Anfield, as reported by Softfootball, Amorim said he is not interested in rivalry bragging rights but in building a team that can compete for the title.
Amorim stated firmly, as shared by Fabrizio Romano on his official X account:
I could not care less about being up in front of Liverpool. I just want to win every game and finish top of the league. I want to be in that position to be the champions of the Premier League!
His comments came shortly after Softfootball reported how Amorim’s tactical discipline and strong leadership have revitalised the Bruno Fernandes–Casemiro partnership in midfield, a key factor in United’s recent resurgence.
The victory at Anfield marked Manchester United’s first win there since 2016, a result that many fans and pundits hailed as a statement of intent. Amorim, however, preferred to stay grounded. He described it as the biggest win of his tenure so far but insisted that it would not mean much beyond the three points.
He said, shifting attention to the upcoming fixture against Brighton:
We have the responsibility to play to win the game… but tomorrow, it will not mean a lot.
Amorim’s approach has always been about consistency and long-term progress rather than emotional reactions to single results. The win pushed United to ninth place, only two points behind Liverpool, who were struggling with a four-game losing streak. Yet, the Portuguese coach maintained that his focus was on improving performance week after week, not on the league table.
Speaking about squad rotation in a post shared by Fabrizio Romano on his official X account, Amorim addressed the limited playing time of young midfielder Kobbie Mainoo. He explained:
We need to go to Europe! Imagine for me to have Kobbie Mainoo with the minutes that he’s playing, he needs more games for me to make a rotation.
The manager also admitted the difficulty of balancing minutes between experienced players and developing youngsters. He said:
One game is really hard. I have to take out one of the guys that is playing to put in another.
Despite Mainoo’s frustration over a blocked loan move in the summer, Amorim reaffirmed his belief in the 20-year-old’s talent.
He said:
I believe a lot in Kobbie. I think I am helping him, and that is it. He will have opportunities like the other guys.
Amorim’s patience and confidence in youth have become trademarks of his management style. His message is simple and clear. For him, it is not about Liverpool or any other rival. It is about Manchester United returning to the top, one win at a time.
