However, Ruben Amorim knows there’s still work to be done. He has asked Manchester United's board to target a striker in the upcoming transfer window. That striker is Ademola Lo

Ruben Amorim called it "embarrassing" as a Manchester United manager to be discussing the threat of relegation, but after Monday's miserable 2-0 Premier League loss to Newcastle United he conceded that is the reality his team are facing.

Ruben Amorim declared pre-match that it was the “end of any coach” if he changes his “idea”. Post-match and that idea – with this squad of strawmen Manchester United players – was left burning on a bonfire of vanities.