Amorim would like United to build up with a genuine three at the back, rather than the four it has been when protection is the first priority. At Anfield, United took the lead because Martinez sensed a moment to press high, snapping into Mohamed Salah to win the ball and then stay up to receive Fernandes’ slipped pass.

Ruben Amorim has been struggling as Manchester United boss and his reaction to a wild 2-2 draw at Liverpool on Sunday said it all. He was very happy with the performance and so many of his players put in a spirited, focused and committed display. But he was angry he hasn’t seen it more often since he arrived a few months ago.

Manchester United's clash with rock-bottom Southampton is more important than recent meetings with rivals Liverpool and Arsenal, Ruben Amorim has said.

Ruben Amorim is expecting to find out more about his Manchester United players against Southampton than he did in games with Liverpool and Arsenal. United produced two of the better performances under their new head coach in recent weeks in the 2-2 draw with Liverpool in the Premier League before beating Arsenal in the FA Cup third round,

HIS players won plenty of praise for their performances at Liverpool and Arsenal over the past couple of weeks. But Ruben Amorim had a clear message for any Manchester United stars who might still

Amorim has jumped to Hojlund’s defence in the wake of a worrying goal drought which has dragged on since mid-December. The Reds have had to rely on goals elsewhere, such as Amad Diallo, who scored a hat-trick in United’s 3-1 win over Southampton on Thursday.

Ruben Amorim believes the season will be a “rollercoaster” for Manchester United as he expects they will remain inconsistent, with lots of ups and downs. United came within 10 minutes of losing at home to bottom club Southampton on Thursday,

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has challenged his squad to show more consistency in their forthcoming fixtures.

Ruben Amorim believes Thursday's Premier League match at home to Southampton will show him more about his Manchester United side than their recent performances against Liverpool and Arsenal.

Optimism is back at Manchester United following positive results against Premier League leaders Liverpool and Arsenal in the FA Cup.The atmosphere was gloomy at the start of the year after United

Ruben Amorim believes Manchester United must move away from being a team that thrives on transitions. United host Brighton on Sunday aiming to capitalise on Thursday's victory over Southampton, where a late Amad Diallo hat-trick helped them snatch a 3-1 win.

Ruben Amorim has warned that Manchester United's 'rollercoaster' ride is going to continue for the rest of the season after beating Southampton in dramatic fashion on Thursday.