Southampton under Ivan Juric are very different to the way they played under previous boss Russell Martin because most of the time they just lump it forward now, and they are far more direct.

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.

The best betting opportunity comes from the player card markets at Old Trafford as this clash combines the best top-flight referee for cards with the side possessing the poorest discipline.

Manchester United are reportedly keen on bolstering their defensive options with the signing of Barcelona's Andreas Christensen. The Danish international has struggled for regular first-team football at the Camp Nou and could be available for a move away from Catalonia.

Ruben Amorim is expecting to find out more about his Manchester United players against Southampton than he did in games with Liverpool and Arsenal. United produced two of the better performances under their new head coach in recent weeks in the 2-2 draw with Liverpool in the Premier League before beating Arsenal in the FA Cup third round,

Pressure to deliver can be key to turning Manchester United's season around, coach Ruben Amorim says as his team looks to end a four-match winless run in the Premier League when they host bottom side Southampton.