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.

Manchester United hope to win their first Premier League match in a month when they host last-place Southampton.

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.

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

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has praised his team's recent resurgence, highlighting their 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 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.