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.

Man United will be eyeing their first Premier League win in more than a month when they welcome Southampton to Old Trafford on Thursday night.

Southampton under Ivan Juric are very different to the way they played under previous boss Russell Martin because most of the time they just lump it forward now, and they are far more direct.

The best betting opportunity comes from the player card markets at Old Trafford as this clash combines the best top-flight referee for cards with the side possessing the poorest discipline.

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

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim says his team needs time to "build a different way of playing". Since Amorim's arrival in November, the Red Devils have impressed most in away games against big sides - drawing at Anfield and winning 2-1 at Etihad Stadium in the Premier League before beating Arsenal on penalties in the FA Cup.

The pressure to deliver can be the key to turning Manchester United's season around, coach Ruben Amorim said on Wednesday as his team looks to end a four-match winless run in the Premier League when they face bottom side Southampton.

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

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,

Ruben Amorim has said Manchester United’s clash with Southampton will teach him more about his players than recent fixtures at Liverpool and Arsenal.Manchester United host Southampton on Thursday

Ruben Amorim has already begun his work at Manchester United, and after managing his first matches as head coach—achieving a victory against Manchester City along the way—the focus now shifts to the transfer market.