Ruben Amorim faces a problem Erik ten Hag fixed in his first season as Manchester United manager

It was after Ruben Amorim's third game in charge of Manchester United that he made the decision to warn everyone that a storm was brewing.

United had just beaten Everton 4-0 to secure Amorim his second win from his first three games in charge and a second home win in the space of less than 72 hours.

"We are going to have difficult moments and we will be found out in some games, I know that," said Amorim.

"I know it is really hard to be a Manchester United coach and say these things in press conferences - and we want to win all the time, no matter what - but we know we are in a different point compared to Arsenal [next fixture]. I would like to say different things, but I have to say again, the storm will come."

Despite the 4-0 scoreline suggesting United had brushed Everton aside without a moment's hesitation, they had ridden their luck, particularly in the first half, with Everton failing to capitalise on chances that came and went.

Since that victory over the Toffees, handsome scorelines have been at a premium, with United's only other four-goal hauls coming in the Europa League against Real Sociedad (4-1), Lyon (5-4) and most recently Athletic Bilbao (4-1).

In the Premier League, United, since beating Everton on December 1, have scored just 25 goals in their last 23 games, once again shining a light on how indifferent their domestic performances have been in comparison to those that have been served up in the Europa League.

Sunday's 2-0 defeat to West Ham United marked their 17th league defeat of the season and the 14th time they have failed to score in the Premier League this season. It also marked a ninth Old Trafford reverse of the campaign, meaning they have now lost exactly half of their home league games with