United were held by Ipswich in Amorim’s first game in charge and while there have been bright spots – a hammering of Everton and a derby win over faltering rivals City, plus two Europa League wins – defeats to Arsenal, Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth show there is plenty of work to do.

Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United suffered a 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth at Old Trafford on Sunday as the club remains 13th in the English Premier League table.

Cherries pick off United to make it a far from merry Christmas for Ruben Amorim - The Dorset side are up to fifth in the Premier League after another 3-0 win at Old Trafford