David Beckham sounds cautiously optimistic about the progress at Manchester United under Ruben Amorim, saying things are going int he right direction…slowly. The Red Devils beat Crystal Palace 2-1 at Selhurst Park on Sunday afternoon, with second half goals from Joshua Zirkzee and Mason Mount.

David Beckham should be drafted in to cut the hair of long-suffering Manchester United fan Frank Ilett when the Red Devils finally win five consecutive matches - according to a former Old Trafford hero.

Ruben Amorim to BBC Match of the Day after Manchester United's victory against Crystal Palace: "It was small details that helped. The pace and intensity was better in the second half. I could see that Palace were getting tired at the end of the first half and knew they would suffer if we scored.