Ruben Amorim has given a forthright and damning evaluation of why Marcus Rashford has not featured for Manchester United since December. The comments came after Rashford was once again not involved in the squad as Manchester United won 1-0 at Fulham on Sunday.

Amorim would like United to build up with a genuine three at the back, rather than the four it has been when protection is the first priority. At Anfield, United took the lead because Martinez sensed a moment to press high, snapping into Mohamed Salah to win the ball and then stay up to receive Fernandes’ slipped pass.

Man United beat Arsenal on penalties to hand the Gunners their second defeat in the space of a week, sending Arteta back to the drawing board. The 120 minutes of action that played out at the Emirates was painful for the home supporters as Arsenal failed to break down the ten men of Man United.