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 insisted Alejandro Garnacho has a long-term future at Manchester United despite interest from Napoli.

At the end of their two-hour slugfest with Arsenal, Man United had a full back at centre back, a midfielder at wing back and a centre back up front.

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.

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

Ruben Amorim has earmarked a key role for Harry Maguire in his Manchester United project.United continue to struggle to deliver positive results on a consistent basis but the Red Devils have shown

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,