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

Amorim did, however, admit he made a mistake in terms of his selection when putting the tired Ugarte up against Southampton’s energetic midfield. “Also, it is my fault because if you lose the timing of the pressure, if I don’t explain it well, the pressure is always lost in that, and you feel it today,” he added.

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

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

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 says he is relieved about the win over Southampton but believes the rest of the season is going to be a rollercoaster for Manchester United.

Ruben Amorim says season will be a 'rollercoaster' for Man United. The manager for Manchester United weighed in on the difficulties of the packed season for the team, and how he is managing it.