As Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United tenure continues to stutter, Sir Alex Ferguson – whose recommendations haven't always paid dividends – has already given his advice

Manchester United icon Sir Alex Ferguson was in attendance at Old Trafford on Sunday and offered his guidance to Ruben Amorim, although his words haven't always proved useful for managers in the past

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 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.

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 been told to 'keep positive' by Sir Alex Ferguson after Manchester United's 3-1 home defeat by Brighton on Sunday

Amorim replaced the sacked Erik ten Hag and his success with Sporting Lisbon allowed United supporters to believe they’d appointed a manager who would bring the good times back