Ruben Amorim is foreshadowing another period of “struggle” in Manchester when the Africa Cup of Nations gets underway in December.

Manchester United are now unbeaten in their last five Premier League games with Rio Ferdinand putting part of their revival down to the change of goalkeeper with Senne Lammens now the No 1

Defender James Overy is yet to make a first-team squad at Manchester United but the 18-year-old is in line for an international debut with Australia.

Overy, who celebrated his 18th birthday on Sunday, has been called up to the Socceroos squad for November's international break.

Manchester United have released defender Lisandro Martínez to train with the Argentina national team during the international break, despite the fact he is still in the final stages of his recovery from injury.

IN the absence of a striker, a defender bailed Manchester United out. Matthijs de Ligt’s first goal of the season is only one fewer than Benjamin Sesko’s meagre tally of two goals in 12 games.

The 22-year-old striker picked up a knee injury during Man Utd's 2-2 draw against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday, and will not report for international duty. The initial diagnosis suggests that Sesko's knee injury is positive, but the Red Devils will have to wait for an MRI scan to see the full picture.

Thomas Frank offered little certainty on Friday when he stated: “Kudus is touch and go for tomorrow, we’ll see.” For a player who has produced more Premier League assists than anyone this season, that level of doubt is a significant subplot in the build up to Tottenham vs Man United.

Destiny Udogie, Tel and Wilson Odobert were much better than the players they came in for. Why doesn't Dane Scarlett get a chance? Then for the goal it was reminiscent of so many goals we conceded last season where we'd just try to play out no matter the context.