Ruben Amorim suggested that Marcus Rashford is not putting maximum effort in every day and that kind of attitude simply would not fly at Liverpool under Arne Slot

The England international traded places with Leny Yoro, flanked by Matthihs de Ligt and match-winner Lisandro Martinez. It was the first time the trio had started together since the FA Cup triumph over Arsenal 14 days earlier.

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.