Eriksen says the manager's "worst" label added pressure and undermined the squad; United have recovered from 15th to 6th after 18 games. Betting angle: punters might back Manchester United for a top-six finish but avoid title bets — favour shorter-term match markets or wait for a longer run of consistency before big outright wagers.
Eriksen slams 'worst' label as United seek stability
Christian Eriksen has criticised the manager's public claim that last season's side was the "worst" in the club's history, saying that such headlines only piled unnecessary pressure on players already trying to block out outside noise. The former midfielder insisted the remark "didn't help at all," arguing it added a damaging label while the squad worked to recover.
Eriksen: public criticism counterproductive
Eriksen said the timing and delivery of the comment amplified scrutiny rather than helping the dressing room. "Some stuff you can say inside and it's not too clever to say outside, to put extra pressure and put an extra label on the players who were already trying to do their best," he added. He acknowledged debate over whether the manager was right or wrong, but emphasised the negative effect of repeated headlines.
Club form and context
Manchester United finished 15th last season but have improved this campaign and sit sixth after 18 league games. Eriksen, who left the club in the summer after four years and signed for Wolfsburg on a free, brings long Premier League experience to his assessment, having made 310 league appearances in England.
Implications for betting and short-term outlook
Public spats and negative headlines can increase short-term volatility in a team's results. For bettors, United's current position (6th) makes them a plausible top-six pick, but lingering inconsistency suggests caution for title or long-odds outright bets. Safer options include backing United for a top-six finish, targeting match-by-match markets, or using goal markets and handicaps until the team demonstrates sustained form over several fixtures.
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Former Manchester United midfielder Christian Eriksen has criticised manager Ruben Amorim for claiming last year's side was the "worst" in the club's history.
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