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UNITED’S OCTOBER RESURGENCE PUTS AMORIM AMONG PREMIER LEAGUE’S ELITE MANAGERS

Ruben Amorim is nominated for Premier League Manager of the Month after a perfect October. His Manchester United side won all three games, including a historic victory at Liverpool, lifting them to 6th.

United’s October resurgence puts Amorim among Premier League’s elite managers
Manchester United boss Amorim shortlisted after unbeatable October performance - Getty Images

Following a flawless October for his Manchester United team, Ruben Amorim is on the shortlist for the Premier League's Manager of the Month award.

After winning all three of our games this month—against Sunderland, Liverpool, and Brighton—the Reds have nine points from nine games.

Amorim is now receiving the credit he deserves after those results moved United up to sixth place in the table ahead of their trip to Nottingham Forest this weekend.

By voting for the boss here, you may help him win the prize for the first time.

Amorim's team had ended a turbulent September with a tough 1-3 loss to Brentford on the road, but the Reds found their rhythm in October with three straight wins.

The first, a 2-0 victory over a high-flying Sunderland team at home, was a fitting reaction to the previously mentioned defeat in London and largely established the tone for the rest of the season.

The next time out at Anfield, Ruben executed his strategy flawlessly, as United defeated Brighton in the M16 last Saturday to continue their recent winning streak after defeating Liverpool on the road for the first time in nine years.

Because of those outcomes, United joined Arsenal and Aston Villa as the only three elite teams to post a perfect record in October.

Along with Amorim and Andoni Iraola of Bournemouth, whose squad won two games and were undefeated during the month, Mikel Arteta and Unai Emery are also nominated for the award.

The poll is currently open, and you have until Monday, November 3rd at 12:00 GMT to support Ruben with your choice. On Friday, November 7, at 12:00 GMT, the winner will be announced.

TACTICAL MYSTERY: AMORIM DELAYS AFCON DECISION TO CONFUSE BOURNEMOUTH PREPARATION

Manchester United is keeping opponents guessing about the availability of AFCON-bound trio Mazraoui, Amad, and Mbeumo for a tactical edge over Bournemouth.

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Will the United Trio Play Bournemouth Before Monday's Departure?

Manchester United wants to keep everyone guessing about whether Noussair Mazraoui, Amad, and Bryan Mbeumo will be available for Monday’s Premier League game against Bournemouth. These three are supposed to leave for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) early next week.

FIFA said clubs had to release players for the tournament by Monday, December 15. The tournament kicks off on Saturday, December 21. But this messes things up for United because they play Bournemouth on Monday night.

United officials talked to the soccer federations of Morocco, Ivory Coast, and Cameroon, hoping to keep these three players a bit longer. They want them to play against Bournemouth before heading off to AFCON, which is in Morocco.

On Friday, coach Ruben Amorim said he wasn't sure if the three could play and seemed annoyed, with the game only three days away.

We're still talking with the national teams. The games are on Monday, the guys are training, and we're trying to get ready for anything, Amorim said.

It's annoying, but no one knows who will play, which could be good. We have enough players to deal with it. With a whole week, you can work on different things to prepare.

Amorim hinted on Friday that United might try to use this to their benefit, saying, "Every national team has their own ideas about when they want the players." I think we'll have a decision today [Friday] or maybe tomorrow [Saturday], but we’re waiting until the last minute to pick the best team.”

Now, United plans to keep the decision a secret, so Bournemouth won't know if they'll face Mazraoui, Amad, or Mbeumo, all of whom have started the last two games.

They have one last training session on Sunday to get ready for Andoni Iraola's team, who haven't been doing great recently. They haven't won in six games and are down to 14th in the league, but they did win their last two games at Old Trafford 3-0.

Mazraoui's Morocco starts their tournament next Saturday against Comoros, which might make his situation the most urgent. Amad's Ivory Coast and Mbeumo's Cameroon don't play until Christmas Eve.

'NO PROBLEM MY BOYS': BRYAN MBEUMO GOOFS OFF AMIDST UNITED'S AFCON UNCERTAINTY

Manchester United faces a last-minute lineup decision as national teams clash with the Premier League schedule. Find out which key players might miss the Bournemouth game.

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Will Mbeumo, Amad Play Bournemouth Before AFCON Exit?

Manchester United's Bryan Mbeumo seems cool with the confusion around when he needs to leave for the Africa Cup of Nations. He's one of three United players, along with Amad and Noussair Mazraoui, heading off to play for their countries.

FIFA wants players with their national teams by December 15. But that's the same day United plays Bournemouth at home in the Premier League. It's not clear if Mbeumo, Amad, and Mazraoui will play in the Monday game before they go. Even Ruben Amorim said he doesn't know what's happening.

But Mbeumo and Amad don't seem stressed.

On Friday, Mbeumo posted a funny picture on his Instagram story that Amad took. It showed him and Leny Yoro, with Amad making a silly face.

Mbeumo tagged his teammates and wrote, "No problem, my boys," with a sunglasses emoji.

He then shared another photo, this time taken by Yoro, with Amad again goofing around in the background.

While Mbeumo and Amad will be at the tournament, Yoro is staying with United to support the team.

Amorim said in a press conference Friday that he still wasn't sure if Mbeumo, Amad, and Mazraoui would be available for the Bournemouth game.

He said they're waiting to decide on the best team to start the game. And he expects to have an answer soon.

He added that every national team has their own ideas about when they want the players, and it depends on the games.

He admitted it's a bit annoying but also said it's good in a way because no one knows who will play.

Also, the team has players to deal with anything, and a week is enough time to plan for any situation.

Since joining in the summer, Mbeumo has become a key player for Amorim. He's played in every Premier League game this season and scored six goals.

Amad is in a similar situation, often starting at right-wing-back. Mazraoui hasn't quite locked down a spot, but he has started in the last two games as part of the back three.

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