'The fans were saying Fergie out!' - Ruben Amorim plays up Sir Alex Ferguson impact at Man Utd with admission that 'winning is addictive'

Amorim endured a tough start to life at Old Trafford, losing six out of the nine matches the club played in December. United, however, started the New Year with a spirited performance against league leaders at Anfield last weekend and will now face Arsenal in the third round of the FA Cup on Sunday.

Ahead of meeting the Gunners, the Red Devils boss claimed that he has been watching footage of Sir Alex Ferguson's journey with the club and revealed how he has been seeking motivation to beat the Gunners from the legendary manager's time at Old Trafford.

Speaking to reporters, the Portuguese coach said: "Maybe I will need that in the future, I don’t know. It’s about the feeling of winning. That feeling can give you so much confidence. If you win one thing then you believe you can win more.

"That feeling is addictive. You feel it and then it’s really easy to follow that by trying to win again. I know that story (of Ferguson). I think he saved his job, not by winning the Cup but by beating a strong opponent in an earlier round."

He added: "They (the fans) were saying ‘Fergie out’ - and then they won that game and then reached the final and won it. I know that. I think it’s important for the future for the confidence of the players."

After facing the Gunners in the FA Cup, United will be back in action in the Premier League on Thursday night as they take on Southampton at home.