“A Different Beast”: Glasner Hails Amorim’s £200m Man Utd Revolution and the “Mbeumo Effect”
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has delivered a glowing verdict on Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United ahead of their weekend clash, labeling the Red Devils as the Premier League’s most dangerous attacking unit.
In a press conference that highlighted United’s statistical dominance, Glasner pointed to the club’s aggressive £200m summer investment and the tactical shift to a 3-4-3 formation as the reasons behind their resurgence.
The “xG” Kings: United’s Statistical Dominance
Glasner admitted that preparing for this version of United is vastly different from last season. He highlighted one key metric that has analysts and betting markets taking notice: Expected Goals (xG).
“It’s really funny talking about the 3-4-3 system,” Glasner remarked. “I think United have the highest xG in the Premier League for scoring goals. Their team has changed.”
This statistical spike suggests Amorim’s system isn’t just creating chances—it is creating high-quality chances, a factor that usually correlates with title challenges.
The £200m Frontline and the “Mbeumo Factor”
Perhaps the most telling comment was Glasner’s assessment of United’s recruitment strategy. He specifically singled out Bryan Mbeumo, noting how the former Brentford man has transformed United’s intensity.
“They needed more goals and they invested £200m, buying three players up front,” Glasner explained. “Now they have players who can play very intense like [Bryan] Mbeumo. For me, it’s impressive to see.”
Mbeumo’s high-pressing stats align perfectly with Amorim’s philosophy, justifying the heavy capital expenditure the board sanctioned in the transfer window.
Work Rate: A Culture Shift
Glasner finished by comparing the current squad to the one Palace faced last season (under Erik ten Hag), noting a massive spike in physical output.
“We compared it to where they are now. I think their work-rate is much higher than it was last year and then they get the reward.”
