Amad Diallo's development since Ruben Amorim took over at Manchester United shows why the Portuguese manager deserves time, despite an up and down start.

United may be 10 points above the drop zone, but more inconsistent performances that don't go their way could prove costly

United appeared to be heading for a fourth consecutive top-flight home defeat for the first time since 1930 as they laboured badly trying to overcome a Southampton side who had won just once all season and suffered a 5-0 home loss to Brentford on their last league outing.