Raghuraman: In possession, there are subtle differences in United’s approach under Ten Hag and Amorim. Their direct speed (defined as the distance the ball is advanced towards the opposition goal in meters per second) has dropped from 1.1 under Ten Hag to 0.9 under Amorim, and their direct attacks per 90 has marginally increased from 2.6 to 2.7.

Manchester United forward Rasmus Hojlund is going through a dire run of form right now, having failed to score in any of his last 16 matches

The club sit 15th in the Premier League - perhaps short-term pain under Amorim will lead to long-term gain, but so far, there is scant evidence it will