Andy Gray Slams Amorim Over Bruno Fernandes & Benjamin Sesko Decisions After Fulham Draw

Pundits and fans slam Rúben Amorim after Bruno Fernandes’ penalty miss and continued benching of £74m striker Benjamin Sesko as Manchester United’s winless run drags on.

 

 

 

Manchester United’s turbulent start to the season took another dramatic twist after their 1–1 draw against Fulham, and once again the spotlight has fallen squarely on manager Rúben Amorim.

 

The talking point of the night came when Bruno Fernandes missed a crucial penalty, a moment that could have sealed victory for United. Instead, the captain’s failure left the Red Devils frustrated — and critics believe Amorim only made things worse with his team selection.

 

Andy Gray: “Amorim is making a HUGE mistake!”

 

Speaking after the match, former footballer and pundit Andy Gray didn’t hold back in his assessment of Amorim’s decisions.

 

> “I am absolutely disappointed by this decision… Ruben Amorim is making a HUGE mistake with Manchester United’s £74m star,” Gray blasted on air.

 

“Not only did Bruno Fernandes fluff his penalty, but leaving Benjamin Sesko on the bench again is baffling. If you’re a United fan, you want Sesko up there. I just don’t get it.”

 

 

 

Gray’s comments echo the frustration of thousands of United supporters who have been questioning Amorim’s reluctance to give Benjamin Sesko, the £74 million summer signing, more minutes in crucial games.

 

Fans Demand Answers

 

Social media erupted immediately after the final whistle. Many fans argued that Amorim’s refusal to start Sesko is costing the team points. Others pointed to Bruno Fernandes’ struggles under pressure, with calls growing louder for United to rethink their penalty-taker hierarchy.

 

One fan wrote:

“How many times must we watch this? Sesko is the striker we paid for, yet he’s warming the bench while we keep dropping points.”

 

Another added:

“Bruno is a leader, yes, but he doesn’t need to be on every spot-kick. Amorim needs to wake up.”

 

United’s Winless Run Continues

 

The draw against Fulham extends Manchester United’s winless streak, piling pressure on Amorim just weeks into the new campaign. The Portuguese manager, hailed for his tactical intelligence at Sporting Lisbon, is now under scrutiny for repeating what critics are calling “predictable mistakes”.

 

With the season still young but tensions already rising, Amorim faces a defining challenge: back his captain and his system, or give fans what they are demanding — a starting role for Benjamin Sesko and a change of penalty responsibility.

 

United’s next fixture will be pivotal not only for points but for Amorim’s credibility in the eyes of supporters and pundits alike.