Amorim does not rotate to plan for the long term, though. He has stated previously it is simply to reduce the likelihood of injuries so he does not have bigger issues in the short and medium term. The amount of rotation also reflects on his demands with the increase in intensity another new aspect for the players.

Manchester United were humiliated as Bournemouth ran riot at Old Trafford on a sobering day for Ruben Amorim. The result means United will be in the bottom half of the table at Christmas for the first time since the 1989-90 season.

For the first time in the Premier League, Manchester United have lost successive home games against the same opponent with a three or more goal margin (both 3-0). Across their entire club history, it is just the second time that it has happened in league competition, after defeats to Burnley in 1961 (4-1) and 1962 (5-2).