Ruben Amorim admits it was “tough” for Joshua Zirkzee after he was substituted early during Manchester United ’s loss to Newcastle on Monday evening. Eddie Howe’s side cruised to a 2-0 victory at Old Trafford, plunging the Red Devils further into crisis.

Manchester United turned down the chance to appoint Ruben Amorim over the summer due to concerns over his playing style. That’s according to talkSPORT’s chief football correspondent

Ruben Amorim's Manchester United suffered a third straight Premier League defeat as in-form Newcastle bolstered their European hopes with a 2-0 win at Old Trafford.

It might have felt odd at the time, given Manchester United were fresh from a decisive 4-0 win against Everton, but Ruben Amorim predicting the arrival of a “storm” now appears prophetic.

Goals from Alexander Isak and Joelinton meant Ruben Amorim's side suffered yet another defeat on a night of humiliation