Manchester City Crush Manchester United 3-0: Is Amorim Finished?

With over 64.7 million Instagram followers, Manchester United is one of the most followed clubs in the world. After their crushing 3-0 loss to Manchester City, nearly 90 percent of those fans expressed disappointment online. From Lagos to London, from New York to Nairobi, the outcry was loud. Yet the real question lingers: is Ruben Amorim already the wrong man for Old Trafford?

United’s Theatre of Dreams or Stage of Nightmares?

What happens when a club that calls itself the Theatre of Dreams looks more like the stage of nightmares? United were outclassed, outfought, and outshone by their blue neighbours. Erling Haaland scored twice, Phil Foden added a third, and City left the pitch with smiles as wide as the Etihad. United, by contrast, looked broken. As football legend Bill Shankly once said, “Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I assure you, it is much more serious than that.”

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Nigeria’s 33 Million Heartbroken Fans

Did you know that Manchester United has the largest fan base in Nigeria, with more than 33 million supporters who wear their red shirts with pride every week? For those millions, Sunday’s defeat was another bitter pill. Social media feeds in Nigeria and across the world were filled with one-liners like “Red Devils or Red Disasters?” One fan wrote on X, “Supporting United right now is like being in a toxic relationship. You keep hoping it will change, but it only gets worse.” Another joked, “If laughter adds years to your life, United just saved me from aging.”

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City’s dominance is not new. The blue side of Manchester has now won five of the last six derbies, a statistic highlighted by BBC Sport. This shift shows just how far the balance of power has moved. For United, this is not just another defeat but a reminder of how far they have fallen from the heights of Sir Alex Ferguson’s era. Pep Guardiola’s men moved like a well-oiled machine, while Amorim’s side stumbled like a team still learning each other’s names.

The pressure on Amorim is immense. Critics argue that his tactics are too naïve for a league as unforgiving as the Premier League. His high defensive line was punished time and again, and his midfield failed to keep up with City’s relentless pressing. Fans who once cheered his arrival now question if he was ever the right fit. Pundits on Sky Sports have even begun comparing his short spell to previous failed experiments at Old Trafford.

Haaland and Foden Shine Brightest

For City, the victory was more than three points. It was a statement. Haaland’s towering header and clinical penalty reminded the world why he is considered one of the most lethal strikers of this generation. Phil Foden’s goal added gloss, but it was the manner of the win that will haunt United. City did not just win. They toyed with their rivals.

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Pride, Power, and Pain in Manchester

The Manchester Derby has always been about more than football. It is about pride, about identity, and about proving who truly rules the city. Right now, that crown belongs firmly to the blue side. The red side must confront a painful reality. Their followers on Instagram, Twitter, and beyond may still be vast, but digital reach does not win trophies. Tactics, discipline, and hunger do.

A Future Full of Questions

For Nigeria’s 33 million United fans, Sunday night ended with memes, sighs, and frustration. For City fans, it ended with laughter and bragging rights. The gap between hope and reality feels wider than ever. Ruben Amorim faces his sternest test yet, and Old Trafford waits for answers. Will he rise like a phoenix or fall like so many before him?

👉 What do you think, readers? Was this derby proof that Manchester City have truly taken over, or can United bounce back under Amorim? Share your thoughts in the comments and join the debate.

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