After six defeats in a month for the first time since 1930, Ruben Amorim is increasingly aware of how much trouble his side may be in

Manchester United: Amorim has to deal with two key absences in the midfield as both Bruno Fernandes and Manuel Ugarte are facing a suspension and won't be available for Monday. Striker Marcus Rashford has been ruled out of the squad for the past four consecutive games is unlikely to be recalled by the Portuguese coach.

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