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.

Catherine Ivill/   Manchester United starlet Ethan Williams is ‘set to join’ League Two side Cheltenham Town on loan until the end of the season, according to journalist Jon Palmer.   The 19-year-old winger has come through the different youth ranks at Manchester United and is currently a member of their Under-21 team.

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.