BREAKING NEWS: Tensions inside Manchester United have erupted in the aftermath of their crushing 3-0 defeat to Manchester City. Reports claim that the club’s Sporting Director has openly criticized manager Ruben Amorim, accusing him of ignoring repeated warnings about one player — Luke Shaw.

The criticism was brutal, with the director allegedly saying: “Ruben Amorim is a baby coach after what he did against Manchester City. I warned him about this particular player, but he refused to listen. Now the consequences are plain for everyone to see.”

Insiders confirm the “particular player” was Shaw, whose nightmare display made him the focal point of United’s collapse. City ruthlessly exploited his side of the pitch, with Jeremy Doku and Phil Foden ripping holes down the left flank all afternoon. Unable to cope with the pace and intensity, Shaw left United exposed, and it was no surprise that Foden’s opener came from his area before Erling Haaland struck twice to seal the rout.

By full-time, Shaw had become the scapegoat of the derby disaster, with fans questioning why Amorim insisted on starting him despite clear doubts over his form and fitness.

The backlash has been fierce on social media. One supporter raged: “Shaw has been finished for weeks. Why did Amorim start him in a derby?” Another fumed: “Baby coach indeed. Pep exposed our weak link and Amorim did nothing.” A third added: “If the Sporting Director warned him, then there’s no excuse. Amorim’s stubbornness is destroying us.”

This defeat has plunged United into their worst start to a Premier League season since 1992/93, with only four points from their first four games. The pressure on Amorim is intensifying, and his decision to persist with Shaw despite internal warnings has raised serious doubts about his judgment.

The message within Old Trafford is growing louder: if Amorim continues to ignore advice and stick with underperforming players, his reign could unravel quicker than anyone imagined.