Ruben Amorim said he will learn more about his players when they face Southampton than during the performances against Liverpool and Arsenal.

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.

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

Ruben Amorim wants his players “dead” at the end of matches after giving everything physically. The Manchester United head coach said Harry Maguire is an example to follow after playing 104 minutes at Arsenal in the FA Cup despite missing two days of training through illness.

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim praised his side’s battling performance after their FA Cup victory over Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.

Ruben Amorim believes he will learn more about his Manchester United players from their clash with bottom-of-the-table Southampton than he did from the trips to Liverpool and Arsenal. New head coach Amorim wants to see how his team play with the pressure of being expected to win against Saints,