It was the manner of the defeat by Everton, rather than just the defeat itself, which was so worrying for Ruben Amorim

Ruben Amorim has admitted that he understands why the likes of Kobbie Mainoo and Joshua Zirkzee might want to leave Manchester United when the January transfer window opens, but insisted he will always put the direct needs of the club first.

Matheus Cunha suffered an injury in training late last week and is not fit to start Manchester United's Monday match with Everton at Old Trafford.

Zirkzee led the line in the absence of Benjamin Sesko and Matheus Cunha, the latter’s unavailability having been unconventionally announced by Visit Altrincham after he pulled out of turning on their Christmas lights on Saturday. Cunha’s injury is understood to be a head knock, sustained in training, and should not keep him out for too long.

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim hints that Luke Shaw could soon be deployed in a new rule in his 3-4-2-1 formation.Since his arrival at the club a year ago, the Portuguese manager has stuck to

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim says he is concerned by the performance of his players after losing 1-0 at home to Everton.

The hosts begin the day in 10th place after a run of form that has seen them move just five points behind second with a game in hand, and recent wins over Sunderland, Liverpool and Brighton showed positive signs to suggest that United can challenge for Europe this term.

Manchester United fans have seemingly been granted some early team news ahead of this evening’s clash with Everton.The Red Devils round off matchweek 12 with a late, 8pm kick-off at Old Trafford