Two wins in a row would be massive - Amorim

Even head coach Ruben Amorim accepts winning consecutive Premier League games should not be a big deal for Manchester United.

Incredibly, it is not something he has experienced in 32 games at the helm.

United have not won two league games in a row since they followed up a victory at Brighton in the final game of the 2023-24 campaign by beating Fulham on the first day of last season.

That formed part of a three-match run of victories that represents the only time United have won more than one league match in succession since 18 February 2024 - over 19 months ago.

It is an astonishing statistic.

Little wonder Amorim thinks achieving it following up the 2-1 victory over Chelsea by beating another west London side, Brentford, at Gtech Community Stadium can act as a pressure release for his players.

"I know that for people outside the club it is not a big thing - it should not be a big thing in Manchester United - but I think it's going to help us a lot," said Amorim.

"It's not about playing well. It's about the way we are going to do the warm-up and the preparation, and if we are excited to go to the game - like we are sometimes when we are at the limit and we have to win some games.

"I have always had the feeling it's going to be massive for us. It's massive to win this game."