Amorim made three changes against the Premier League leaders, recalling Kobbie Mainoo and inviting Manuel Ugarte and Bruno Fernandes back into the XI after they both missed the defeat to Newcastle through suspension. The trio all played key roles at Anfield, fully justifying their places in the XI.

Ruben Amorim has been struggling as Manchester United boss and his reaction to a wild 2-2 draw at Liverpool on Sunday said it all. He was very happy with the performance and so many of his players put in a spirited, focused and committed display. But he was angry he hasn’t seen it more often since he arrived a few months ago.

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has already singled out one of his first-team players as “untouchable”, according to Fabrizio Romano.Amorim hasn’t been in the job that long at Old