Ruben Amorim makes astonishing claim about Man Utd after Newcastle defeat that nobody thought they'd ever hear

Ruben Amorim has made a huge claim after Manchester United's dismal defeat against Newcastle United at Old Trafford.

After losing three in a row against Tottenham Hotspur, Bournemouth and Wolverhampton Wanderers, United looked to get back on track against the Magpies on Monday night.

However, it turned out to be yet another miserable night as goals from Alexander Isak and Joelinton sealed a 2-0 win for Newcastle.

Summer signing Joshua Zirkzee received a hostile reception when he was dragged off just 33 minutes into the match.

The defeat by Newcastle means United are in 14th place in the Premier League table, 23 points behind leaders Liverpool and only seven clear of the bottom three.

After the match, United boss Amorim was asked whether his side could be dragged into the relegation fight.

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The 39-year-old Portuguese admitted to the BBC: "I think it's a possibility and we have to be clear with our fans.

"So, we have to change something. This season it will be really hard on everybody. It can make us stronger and we have to fight it."

Despite the awful run of form, Amorim was again adamant that he will not change his style of play.

He added: "I was hired because of that idea, and in these difficult moments if you change your mind, it is the end for any coach.

"It is a choice that everyone has to make in football. If I think this is the best thing for the team, I will continue to pass my message."

Manchester United were beaten 2-0 by Newcastle at Old Trafford. Image: Getty

Meanwhile, former United man Gary Neville has claimed that the Red Devils have 'deteriorated' in recent weeks.

He said on Sky Sports: "There's no doubt it's deteriorated performances and results in this last few weeks. It is really grim. That first half-hour was hard to watch.

"A lot of what we saw we knew was going to happen. I didn't see any balance in the team selection. Once l saw the team, l thought it would be a struggle."

Jamie Carragher added: "We have been speaking about Eriksen and Casemiro on this show 18 months ago. These players can't run. We know that. That is on the manager putting these two players in that position and in that system.

"But right now it is not just about tonight. United have lost five of their last six. That's relegation form."

United will now have to dust themselves off ahead of a huge clash against Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday afternoon.