Manchester United are unbeaten in their last four Premier League matches, a run that has lifted them up the table and silenced some early-season critics.
Despite the recent resurgence, manager Ruben Amorim continues to face relentless scrutiny over his 3-4-2-1 system, which has divided pundits and fans alike.
While constructive criticism has its place, some pundits have instead resorted to lazy and ill-informed analysis.
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher offered a prime example on Monday Night Football, questioning whether Amorim’s tactics truly align with United’s “traditions.”
Carragher said (via Sky Sports): “Evans knows the tradition of the club as well as anybody. This system for me doesn’t fit right for Manchester United as in the history of the clubs.
“How do you feel as a Man United man in terms of this system going forward for the club?”
Former United defender Jonny Evans delivered a calm yet perfectly weighted response.
Evans said: “Certainly in terms of supporters, people involved with the club, people just want to see the club successful.
“If they feel that this can be the best way to do that, they will 100% get behind it and you can already see that fans getting behind the manager.”
Evans played under Amorim before hanging up his boots at the end of the 2024–25 campaign.
His no-nonsense answer should serve as a reality check for Carragher, though few expect the outspoken Scouser to change his tune anytime soon.
This is not the first time Carragher has been caught on the wrong side of United’s progress.
He mocked Lisandro Martinez when the Argentine joined from Ajax, only to watch him become one of the league’s standout defenders.
He also once suggested Casemiro should consider retirement after a string of poor performances, a claim that has aged like milk.
Over a year later, the Brazilian remains undroppable under Amorim, continuing to anchor United’s midfield with authority and experience.
Ironically, while Carragher has been busy dissecting United’s system, his beloved Liverpool slumped to four consecutive league defeats.
Perhaps Carragher should take a closer look at the Premier League table where just a single point separates United and Liverpool after ten games.
United’s legacy lies in playing exciting, winning football and not in clinging to a single formation.
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Article written by Sanidhya Bhardwaj .
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