Ruben Amorim had wondered which Manchester United would show up. Two did, the bad followed by the good, the insipid followed by the inspired. The side who could misplace simple passes followed by the team who finished with the flourish of a wonder goal by Mason Mount from 50 yards.

Pundits such as Roy Keane have questioned Amorim’s decision to focus on Europe and not the club’s poor domestic form.

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim says his side deserve the criticism they have received for their Premier League form this season. It comes after former Man Utd midfielder Roy Keane called the team’s Premier League performances “disgraceful”.