“Since Mourinho’s Era, We’ve Been the Most Unfairly Treated Team in the Premier League… They Never Want Us to Win—We Controlled the Game Against Brighton and Would Have Secured Victory If Not for Poor Officiating 🤬💔”—Ruben Amorim Breaks Silence on Manchester United’s Controversial Defeat and Delivers a Strong Message to the Premier League‼️

Ruben Amorim Blasts Premier League Officials After Controversial Loss to Brighton

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has finally broken his silence following his team’s disappointing 3-1 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion at Old Trafford. The Portuguese tactician did not hold back in his post-match comments, accusing Premier League officials of showing consistent bias against United and making crucial decisions that ultimately cost his side the game.

In a fiery interview, Amorim referenced a long-standing history of controversial officiating decisions against Manchester United, dating back to the era of José Mourinho. He insisted that his team dominated proceedings against Brighton and would have secured all three points had it not been for what he described as “wrong decisions” by the match officials.

Amorim’s Explosive Comments on Officiating Bias

Following the defeat, Amorim expressed his frustration, claiming that Manchester United has been the most unfairly treated team in the league for years.

“Since the time of Mourinho, we have been the most hated team by Premier League officials. They never want to see us win. It has been going on for years, and today was just another example. We completely dominated the game against Brighton, and we could have won easily if not for the wrong decisions that were made,” Amorim said, his frustration evident.

The United boss refrained from naming specific officials but emphasized that certain key moments in the match were handled poorly, ultimately influencing the outcome in Brighton’s favor.

Key Controversial Decisions That Angered Amorim

Several incidents during the game left Amorim and the United fanbase furious.

1. Brighton’s Early Goal: The Seagulls took the lead within the first five minutes when Kaoru Mitoma broke through the United defense before setting up Yankuba Minteh to score. United players immediately protested, claiming Mitoma had been marginally offside, but VAR upheld the goal.
2. VAR Controversy in the Second Half: Early in the second half, João Pedro thought he had scored Brighton’s second goal, but VAR disallowed it after Jan Paul van Hecke was adjudged to have fouled Diogo Dalot in the buildup. However, Amorim believed that the officials failed to apply the same scrutiny when Brighton later doubled their lead through Mitoma.
3. Penalty Shouts Ignored: United had several appeals for penalties waved away, including a strong claim when Joshua Zirkzee was seemingly fouled inside the box for a second time. Amorim was seen on the touchline gesturing furiously at the fourth official, but play was allowed to continue.
4. Andre Onana’s Costly Error: While Amorim acknowledged that Andre Onana’s blunder gifted Brighton their third goal, he argued that the goalkeeper had been fouled moments before Georginio Rutter pounced on the mistake. The referee, however, did not intervene, further fueling United’s frustrations.

Amorim Sends a Strong Message to the Premier League

In addition to criticizing the officiating, Amorim called for greater transparency in the Premier League’s decision-making process.

“If we are playing against 11 men and the referees, how are we supposed to win? The league needs to be fair to every team. We accept when we don’t play well, but when decisions repeatedly go against us, it becomes clear that something is not right. I want answers from the Premier League,” he said.

The Manchester United boss also pointed to similar instances in recent seasons where controversial refereeing decisions have hurt his team, citing last season’s match against Tottenham and previous contentious calls under Erik ten Hag.

“This is not just about today’s game. It keeps happening, and we are tired of it. We need fairness in football. Manchester United is a historic club, and we will not stay silent while we are treated unfairly,” he added.

What’s Next for United?

The defeat leaves Manchester United in 13th place in the Premier League, increasing the pressure on Amorim to turn things around. With fans growing restless and key players struggling for form, the club must find a way to bounce back quickly.

United will now shift their focus to their next fixture, where Amorim will be hoping for a much-improved performance—and, in his words, “fair officiating.”

With emotions running high, it remains to be seen whether the Premier League will respond to Amorim’s accusations. One thing is certain: the Manchester United manager has made his stance clear, and the conversation around refereeing standards in the English top flight is unlikely to die down anytime soon.