Ruben Amorim sometimes ‘hate his players’ after a defeat, also admitting he is often left considering quitting as Manchester United boss.

The Portuguese head coach endured a dreadful first campaign in England after taking the reins last November but after a full pre-season and a new attack brought in at the cost of £200million, there was renewed hope at Old Trafford this summer.

That has been extinguished in less than two weeks with United winless after their opening three games. A defeat to Arsenal and draw away to Fulham in the Premier League was followed by a calamitous Carabao Cup exit against Grimsby Town on penalties.

United host newly-promoted Burnley on Saturday where anything other than a comprehensive win will pile more pressure on Amorim.

The former Sporting CP has not shied

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