Amorim has defended himself from allegations of 'naivety' after revealing his aims to win the Premier League title; Rooney, meanwhile, insists ambitions must be kept in check amid talk of the sack

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has defended saying the club’s goal is to win the Premier League after his remarks were called “naive” by the team’s record goalscorer Wayne Rooney following their FA Cup exit to Fulham.

Ruben Amorim has defended himself after Wayne Rooney suggested it was naive for the Manchester United manager to suggest his side are looking to win the Premier League. United’s hopes of ending the season with a trophy took another hit after the Red Devils were knocked out of the FA Cup on penalties by Fulham.