Gap between Liverpool and rivals Man Utd unbridgeable? Amorim has ultimate goal

The painful reality is that the gap between Liverpool and Manchester United this season stands at a staggering 43 points and thirteen places in the Premier League standings.

For two clubs that share a rich, intertwined history as the most successful teams in English football, the contrast could not be more dramatic. While Liverpool have reclaimed their place at the summit of English football with swagger and confidence, Manchester United are enduring one of the darkest periods in their modern history.

United's struggles this season have not only been a statistical disaster but an emotional blow to a fanbase accustomed to greatness. Having once been the dominant force under Sir Alex Ferguson, winning league titles seemingly at will, the club now finds itself in disarray a shadow of its former self. It is, by many measures, the worst Premier League season in Manchester United’s illustrious history. Naturally, frustration and despair among supporters have reached a boiling point, with questions swirling around the leadership, squad quality, and long-term vision of the club.

Nevertheless, amid the gloom, new manager Rúben Amorim remains a voice of measured hope. The Portuguese coach, who made his name by leading Sporting CP back to domestic glory in Portugal, believes that Manchester United's story is far from over. His approach, grounded in realism but laced with ambition, signals that he understands the monumental task ahead but also sees the seeds of potential revival.

"First of all, we need to focus on ourselves, not on other teams," Amorim emphasized when asked about the seemingly insurmountable gap with Liverpool. "I still remember when I first started watching the Premier League. Back then, the roles were completely reversed," he reflected, recalling the period when Manchester United ruled England and Liverpool were stuck in decades of underachievement. "That’s a sign that anything can change."

Amorim’s words highlight a fundamental truth in football: dominance is never permanent. Clubs rise and fall depending on leadership, recruitment, culture, and momentum. Liverpool’s resurgence under Jürgen Klopp, built on years of patient rebuilding and strong identity, is a blueprint that Amorim clearly admires and perhaps one he intends to emulate in his own way at Old Trafford.

"We need to focus on a step-by-step approach and not think too far ahead," he continued, underscoring his philosophy of incremental progress. For a club as large as United, patience has often been in short supply, but Amorim seems determined to instill a long-term vision rather than chase quick, unsustainable fixes.

"We have an ultimate goal: to win the Premier League," Amorim declared boldly. "And I’m not crazy, I know that won’t happen next year." His candid admission stands in stark contrast to the often overly optimistic promises made by managers in crisis situations. "Right now, we are on a completely different level. We have to be honest with the fans about that," he added, recognizing the necessity of transparency during a period of transition.

Still, Amorim's message is far from one of resignation. "But we have to work hard every day and we must perform better next season. Everything can still turn around." His words offer a glimmer of hope to United fans desperate for signs of life, leadership, and genuine progress.

There is precedent for such turnarounds in football. Liverpool themselves are a testament to it: once a club struggling to reassert itself amid ownership turmoil and managerial instability, they eventually rose to become champions of England, Europe, and the world under Klopp. Manchester United, backed by its global stature, vast resources, and an academy tradition of producing talent, has the raw materials to engineer a similar renaissance but only if the foundations are laid correctly.

Amorim’s arrival marks a new chapter, one that could eventually see United restore its status among Europe's elite. But it will demand time, patience, and a recalibration of expectations. The immediate focus will be on instilling a clear identity, building a cohesive squad, and reconnecting with the club’s traditions of attacking football, youth development, and resilience.

For now, United fans must endure the painful reality of their situation. Liverpool, their fiercest rivals, are flying high and the view from below is a bitter one. Yet, as Amorim wisely points out, football’s greatest certainty is change. Today’s despair could be the foundation for tomorrow’s triumph if the journey is approached with honesty, hard work, and belief.

The road back to glory will be long, and setbacks are inevitable. But Manchester United’s story is not finished and under Rúben Amorim, the next chapters may yet be worth reading.