Manchester United are struggling on the pitch under Ruben Amorim but their decisions off it have also been heavily criticised after ending free lunches for staff

Sir Jim Ratcliffe's radical cost-cutting at Old Trafford continues and withdrawing small perks has shattered staff morale.

Every week more depressing news emanates from Old Trafford. Last week we learnt of the club’s dire financial state, then news follows of further job losses and cuts to the staff canteen. That’s before we discuss the performances which see United languishing 15th in the table.

Since Sir Jim Ratcliffe took control of Manchester United last year, he has needed few excuses to make some brutal decisions.