"It's characteristics that we don't have in our squad, trying to see the gaps," Amorim said ahead of Sunday's Manchester derby.

We have to get it right fast,” Amorim admitted, his words underlining the reality of managing one of world football’s most scrutinised institutions. Two wins before the international break had given United fans hope of a corner being turned,

There was a time when a nil-nil home draw in the Manchester derby wouldn't have been cause for celebration, but times certainly have changed and Ruben Amorim will likely love his team's performance on Sunday.