United caught the eye in their opening game against Arsenal, and Amorim argued that performance was simply a result of the squad rediscovering their happiness after a pre-season which has left everybody confident of making progress this year.

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has been consistent since arriving at Old Trafford nine months ago that his team must be prepared to put in the hard yards if his methods are going to work

Ruben Amorim feels there is more freedom, physicality and confidence in Manchester United’s play than last season. The Red Devils have undergone a summer rebuild after their damaging Europa League final loss to Tottenham compounded the club’s worst top-flight campaign since relegation 51 years ago.