Man Utd head coach Ruben Amorim (๐ Read also: Amorim reveals key signing Man Utd need to improve system) has claimed his side are "nowhere near" where they need to be and hopes they "fight each other" After (๐ Read also: After nine defeats in 12, where is it going wrong for Liverpool?) losing to 10-man Everton.With Everton down to 10 men for over 75 minutes after Idrissa Gueye's red card for striking his own team-mate Michael Keane, Amorim's side failed to break down a team who have only mustered one away win all season - against bottom side Wolves. It was the first time United have ever lost a home Premier League game after seeing the opposition pick up a red card, with United winning 36 of the 46 games in Which (๐ Read also: Which teams are on course for the Champions League knockouts?) it has happened before. It was also David Moyes' first ever win at Old Trafford as an opposition manager at the 18th attempt. Man Utd 0-1 Everton - report & highlightsGot Sky? Watch Premier League games LIVE on your phone๐ฑNot got Sky? Get Sky Sports or stream with no contract on NOW๐บBut overall, it represents a new low for Amorim, who celebrated one year in charge of United in dismal fashion."We are not there, not even near the point that we should be to fight for the best positions," said Amorim. "We have a lot to do. We have to be perfect to win games, we were not perfect today. "When we see the results of the weekend, we should get onto the pitch with a different excitement. Old Trafford was there saying 'we are all here for a big step up'. And we were not ready. Also See: Who do Man Utd play next? Man Utd news and transfer latest "These five weeks, everyone is praising our evolution. But I'm always saying the same things: we are nowhere near the moment we are meant to be in this club." Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player FREE TO WATCH: Highlights from Manchester United's match against Everton in the Premier League Gueye's bizarre red card left Amorim wishing he had seen the same sort of fight from his own players."Fighting is not a bad thing," he added. "Fighting doesn't mean you don't like each other. Fighting means you lose the ball and I will fight you because we will suffer a goal. That was my feeling."I don't agree with that red card. We can fight with team-mates. I know it's violent conduct because the referee explained but I don't agree."I hope my players, when they lose the ball, they fight each other - though they cannot get sent off! But that is a good feeling, not a bad feeling."Amorim also admitted he is concerned about returning to the feeling of last season - which ended in a 15th-place finish, no trophies and no European football for this season."I feel afraid of returning to this feeling of last season," said Amorim. "That is my biggest concern. We need to work together. The players are trying but we need to be better."Neville: It was an embarrassment | Carra: Amorim will be questionedGary Neville branded United's performance as an "embarrassment" at Old Trafford - while Jamie Carragher feels Amorim's credentials will be questioned on the basis of that performance. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Speaking on the ...
Amorim: Man Utd are nowhere near where we should be
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