Raghuraman: In possession, there are subtle differences in United’s approach under Ten Hag and Amorim. Their direct speed (defined as the distance the ball is advanced towards the opposition goal in meters per second) has dropped from 1.1 under Ten Hag to 0.9 under Amorim, and their direct attacks per 90 has marginally increased from 2.6 to 2.7.

Ruben Amorim said Manchester United ’s players must take the blame for Sir Jim Ratcliffe ’s decision to axe a further 200 jobs because their failings on the pitch have created the crisis at Old Trafford.