There has been some bad luck. United have missed a penalty<\/a> and hit the woodwork twice. But it\u2019s clear the team is still a long way off.<\/p>\n More pertinently, this is not just about two games<\/a>. It\u2019s an extension of Ruben Amorim\u2019s troubles<\/a> in 2024\/25.<\/p>\n You could argue all that should be thrown aside. But it really is tough when there is a lack of progression, in terms of results at least.<\/p>\n An upcoming fixture<\/a> against Burnley serves as a banana-skin waiting to be slipped on, before United travel to face City.<\/p>\n One thing we do know is that Ruben Amorim<\/a> won\u2019t change his ways and move away from his 3-4-2-1 formation<\/a>. But perhaps he should?<\/p>\n Manchester United have a different squad to last season, with new signings Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko<\/a> all brought in.<\/p>\n United fans have not had a chance to see how this \u2018new\u2019 squad would look in a 4-3-3 formation, and with Ruben Amorim\u2019s dedication to his current system, we might never get the chance.<\/p>\n We have mocked up how United would look in this system, with Benjamin Sesko<\/a> leading the line, and Bryan Mbeumo<\/a> on the right wing.<\/p>\n Matheus Cunha<\/a> is not a perfect fit for the left wing, but he is smart enough to make it work, and could switch during games with Bruno Fernandes<\/a>, now part of a three-man midfield.<\/p>\n Having three midfielders would allow Kobbie Mainoo<\/a> to play alongside Fernandes and Casemiro<\/a>. It\u2019s the system where he broke through under Erik ten Hag.<\/p>\n United have the defensive options to easily pull off a back four, with Noussair Mazraoui the preferable option at right-back. Leny Yoro<\/a> and Matthijs de Ligt<\/a> would be the best pairing in central defence, while Patrick Dorgu<\/a> would compete with Luke Shaw at left-back.<\/p>\n Amad would lose out with this formation, but there would likely be more opportunities for him as a substitute than Mainoo is currently finding in his situation.<\/p>\n And given the proven simplicity of this system, there is a strong chance United would win more games.<\/p>\n Whisper it too \u2013 if he is not sold<\/a>, there might even be a future for Alejandro Garnacho<\/a>, if wingers are back in use.<\/p>\n Despite the temptation or dare we say, logic, of using a 4-3-3, Ruben Amorim won\u2019t be changing.<\/p>\n Amorim constantly snapped back at suggestions to alter his system for a more pragmatic approach last season, even on a short-term basis.<\/p>\n He was determined to do things his own way, win or lose. Don\u2019t expect him to alter this approach, no matter how bad it might get.<\/p>\n Amorim has just spent a full pre-season<\/a> attempting to drill his system into his players. And he will continue to do so. It\u2019s also worth remembering the attack is all-new, and they have to develop chemistry together, and with the rest of the squad. <\/p>\n That does not happen overnight. New striker Benjamin Sesko<\/a> has not even started a game yet.<\/p>\n![\"Ruben](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GettyImages-2231110207-1024x683.jpg\")
Photo by Vince Mignott\/MB Media\/Getty Images![\"Casemiro](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GettyImages-2231115853-1024x683.jpg\")
Photo by Shaun Brooks \u2013 CameraSport via Getty ImagesHow United would look now in 4-3-3<\/p>\n![\"Possible](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/utd-4-3-3.jpg\")
Possible Man Utd line-upAmorim will go out his way, win or lose<\/p>\n