Ruben Amorim has admitted Manchester United now face a gruelling fight against relegation after their latest defeat dragged them closer to the drop zone.
United slumped to a 2-0 loss against Newcastle at Old Trafford last night, a result that leaves them in 14th place and just seven points above third-bottom Ipswich.
The dire performance means Amorim has made the worst start of any United manager in over 100 years, losing five of his first eight league matches.
Still reeling from their fifth loss in their last six games in all competitions, United next face runaway leaders Liverpool and Jamie Carragher issued a dire warning that they are displaying 'relegation form', pinning some of the blame on Amorim.