Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim described his first year at the Old Trafford club as a rollercoaster journey on Thursday but took heart in staunchly sticking to his principles as the Premier League club finally show signs of progress.

After enduring heavy criticism for his formations and tactics, United finally won three games in a row for the first time under the Portuguese manager who approaches his one-year anniversary at the club next month.

United sit sixth in the standings with 16 points after nine games, six points behind leaders Arsenal and a point ahead of reigning champions Liverpool.

"It was a journey, a big journey. It was really tough. Good moments, bad moments. I learned a lot, that is really important," Amorim told reporters ahead of Saturday's trip to Nottingham Fore

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