As Portuguese manager bids to avoid a fourth-straight defeat with his new side he's brought the England striker back into the fold 

For the first time since 1979, United have lost three consecutive league games at Old Trafford

The Norwegian is looking forward to a rare six-day break. 

The 20-year-old, who missed Friday evening's 0-0 draw with Brentford due to an ankle issue, has made a further 10 substitute appearances in the top flight, scoring once.

2025 promises to be even more packed: A Lions tour to Australia, the women's rugby world cup, the women's Euros, the World Athletics championships in Tokyo, the Open at Portrush and a Ryder Cup. 

The Red Devils are 14th in the Premier League, only eight points above the relegation zone.

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United have lost their last three matches in all competitions.

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Asked if striker had not been showing him anything different since being left out, Amorim told Amazon Prime: "If he's not here, you can make your mind (up)."

United have now lost five of their 10 games under new manager Ruben Amorim and remain mired in the bottom half of the table having conceded six in their last two outings without a reply.

The Cherries drop to sixth – below Newcastle on goal difference – after failing to score for the first time in 11 matches.

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Pereira took over after Ruben Amorim's departure to Manchester United in November.

“If we have the thinnest squad, what do we need? We really dug into that to make sure that we utilise every player in the best possible potential, and everybody has to feel part of it."

Arne Slot pipped Ruud van Nistelrooy to the Eredivisie title as manager of Feyenoord.

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But mice are not the only problem with the century-old ground, as demonstrated by the post-match press conference held by the club’s manager, Ruben Amorim, which was interrupted by water dripping from the ceiling.

"I think it makes sense. We will try and reinforce. Where and what number we’ll have to wait and see."