Amorim: Run Like Mad Dogs to Win EPL
Speaking ahead of a crucial run of fixtures, Amorim emphasized that pure talent is not enough to claim the coveted title.

Manchester United Manager Ruben Amorim. Photo/SKY Sports.
Manchester United’s manager, Ruben Amorim, has issued a powerful statement on what it takes to succeed in one of the most grueling football competitions in the world — the Premier League.
Speaking ahead of a crucial run of fixtures, Amorim emphasized that pure talent is not enough to claim the coveted title.
“To win the Premier League, we must run like mad dogs — or there’s no chance,” Amorim said. “It’s impossible to win without a team that fights for every moment, runs back, runs forward… Without that, it’s just impossible to win.”
Amorim’s words underline the high-intensity philosophy he is known for, echoing his tactical principles of relentless pressing and unwavering effort.
His Manchester United side, who have embraced his signature 3-4-3 formation, have shown flashes of brilliance but remain in the thick of a fiercely competitive league.
The manager’s statement also serves as a call to his players to elevate their performance. “Even with the best starting XI on the planet, without running, they will not win this competition. That is very clear. If we want to win the Premier League, we have to run like mad dogs. If not, we are not going to win!”
Amorim’s relentless demands reflect the challenges of modern Premier League football, where high-energy pressing systems dominate, and marginal gains often determine champions. His philosophy combines tactical flexibility with a focus on proactive, high-pressing football, traits he successfully honed during his time at Sporting CP and now seeks to embed at Manchester United .
Manchester United fans have embraced Amorim’s leadership and ambitious vision, but his remarks highlight the scale of the task ahead.
With fierce competition from rivals like Manchester City and Liverpool, Amorim’s focus on intensity and commitment resonates as a crucial ingredient in the Red Devils’ title ambitions.
As the season progresses, all eyes will be on how Amorim’s philosophy translates into results.
Can Manchester United embody the relentless energy their manager demands and reclaim their position atop English football? The journey promises to be as exhilarating as Amorim’s fiery rhetoric suggests.