Ruben Amorim joined Manchester United on the first of November. At the start of January, the Red Devils are struggling to find form, and after a 'worst in history' admission, the market has opened up again.
Below are the latest betting odds for Manchester United's next permanent manager at the time of this post.
| Bookie | Next Manager | Odds | Implied Probability | Visit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruud Van Nistelrooy | 11/1 | 8.3% | Bet |
| Marco Silva | 40/1 | 2.4% | Bet |
| Thomas Frank | 40/1 | 2.4% | Bet |
| Gareth Southgate | 50/1 | 2% | Bet |
| Xabi Alonso | 80/1 | 1.2% | Bet |
The cycle at Manchester United never seems to change, at least since Sir Alex Ferguson left. Hire a new manager, pick up a few good results, don't pick up good results, questions about the future.
Right now, we're in that fourth stage, and whilst it may repeat a few times, it doesn't seem to change for the Red Devils. The immediate action is to voice the need for change. Ultimately, that is why the changes never work.
Manchester United are a club that need patience, and a lot of it, and Ruben Amorim is aware of this. However, his comment at the weekend, stating that his side are possibly the 'worst in history' has certainly not helped his case...
After these comments, the next manager market has opened up once again, and whilst there should not be any immediate changes, there are some nice odds.
It is worth saying before getting into the odds. Ruben Amorim is not reported to be heading towards an exit, so these odds are a higher risk than usual. After all, Amorim could stay for the next two decades and be replaced by someone who is currently still in school, we never know.
Marco Silva then is the second favourite for the job, and this is an idea that I like. However, I don't think it would be popular, and I think that could be an issue in regard to this job.
With Fulham, the Portuguese head coach has done really, really well and he deserves recognition. However, I am unsure if that would be enough for the coach to earn a move to Old Trafford.
With that being said, INEOS are seemingly open to making big changes, so it is not one to write off.
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As of January 20, Manchester United are 6/4 to record a top-half finish in the 2024/25 Premier League season. Considering how high the expectations were when Ruben Amorim arrived, it is certainly a sobering selection. Nevertheless, it could be a value pick.

Ben is an accredited football journalist who follows anything from League One to Serie A, also working for the likes of SempreMilan and Total Italian Football. As an avid punter, he has become the master tester at BettingLounge, refusing to take bookies by their words when it comes to withdrawal times and much more.