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.

Amad Diallo’s stunning 12-minute hat-trick rescued United from potential embarrassment against basement side Southampton.

Despite a 3-1 win over Southampton, the Red Devils are still in the bottom half of the Premier League table. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Amad embodies many of the traits Amorim wants from his team, and against Southampton he dug them out of another hole

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

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

Ruben Amorim has warned Manchester United fans that the rest of the season is going to be a "rollercoaster." United followed up positive performances against Liverpool and Arsenal with a lacklustre display against the Premier League's bottom side Southampton on Thursday.

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 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,

Ruben Amorim warns Manchester United fans that the rest of the season will be a "rollercoaster."