### Ruben Amorim comments on Manchester United’s tactics
Sporting CP manager Ruben Amorim lightheartedly accused Manchester United of "stealing" some of his team’s set-piece routines. His comments came after United's dramatic second-half comeback victory over Crystal Palace, which showcased several creative set-piece strategies.
Amorim, known for his innovative approach to dead-ball situations in Portugal, praised United’s execution and humorously hinted that their routines looked familiar to him.
> “Maybe they’ve been watching us a bit more than usual,” Amorim joked when asked about United’s goals from set plays.
### Manchester United's late turnaround
The win at Selhurst Park featured a memorable turnaround, with United overturning a deficit thanks to two goals from set pieces. Their newfound effectiveness in these situations has been credited to recent work under assistant coaches focusing on dead-ball training.
### Shared philosophy on set plays
Both Amorim’s Sporting and Erik ten Hag’s United emphasize the importance of structured attacking patterns and creativity from set pieces. Amorim acknowledged that football evolves through borrowing and adaptation, saying it’s “part of the game when teams learn from one another.”
### Author summary
Ruben Amorim jokingly suggested that Manchester United borrowed Sporting’s set-piece ideas, noting their creative routines and effective comeback at Crystal Palace as proof of well-studied preparation.
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The Independent on MSN — 2025-11-30