Sir Alex Ferguson's advice to Ruben Amorim was simple, but can Manchester United turn things around before it's too late?

Manchester United remain 13th in the Premier League table following a dismal 3-1 defeat at home to Brighton, with new manager Ruben Amorim facing the same old problems

Ruben Amorim has revealed what Sir Alex Ferguson told him just before Manchester United ’s dismal 3-1 loss to Brighton. It appeared that United had turned a corner at the turn of the new year but Sunday’s performance at Old Trafford showed they still have a long way to go as they were outclassed by the Seagulls.

Ruben Amorim admitted his side might be the “worst” in the history of Manchester United after they slumped to a sixth home league defeat of the season in losing 3-1 to Brighton on Sunday.

United slumped to their worst start to a home campaign in 131 years. AMOR-I'M NOT HELPING: Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim appears frustrated after the final whistle. Pic: Martin Rickett/PA Wire.

Ruben Amorim has won just six of his 14 games as Man Utd boss and has been handed advice by Sir Alex Ferguson - whose messages have backfired in the past.

Ruben Amorim branded his team as the worst “maybe in the history of Manchester United ” after a 3-1 defeat against Brighton on Sunday led to the team being booed off the pitch at Old Trafford.

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has labeled his side the “worst team” in the club’s history after yet another chastening Premier League defeat on Sunday.

Manchester United’s concerning form under new head coach Ruben Amorim continued this weekend as Brighton dismantled another nervy home performance at Old Trafford.The 3-1 reverse was Brighton’s