Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim: "The team is playing with more confidence and we are improving"

In the 31st round of the 2024-25 Premier League, Manchester United drew 0-0 with Manchester City. Coach Ruben Amorim believes that the team is playing more confidently and is working hard to improve.

At the press conference after the game, Amorim was satisfied with the team's performance and said: "You can see that the team now plays more confidently, the players are more connected in their respective positions, and we are better able to press the opponent into their backcourt."

"We were also better defensively and were able to effectively limit a team like Manchester City, which has high-level players. I think we blocked most of their offensive opportunities. Although they had a high rate of ball possession, they basically did not create any real threats. Therefore, we are improving."

"I think we played well today. It was a completely different game compared to last week's game against Nottingham Forest. I know this game may not be as entertaining as people expect, after all, we are not under pressure to win the championship or avoid relegation, which has changed the atmosphere of the derby to some extent."

"But our defensive improvement is obvious, giving the opponent less space than before. So we are indeed improving. We created some chances, but the same problem still exists, which is the lack of goals."

Manchester United currently ranks 13th in the Premier League with 38 points. Although Manchester United will not face the danger of relegation, it has no chance to compete for the championship. Manchester United's next game will be on April 11, away to Lyon in the Europa League. This is Manchester United's last chance to qualify for the Champions League next season.