English football's festive period is famously unforgiving and, in the wake of United's third consecutive defeat, at Wolves, Ruben Amorim was straight into the pre-match press conference for our next fixture against Newcastle.
We host the Magpies at Old Trafford on Monday, in just three days, where Amorim will attempt to inspire a positive result.
It's a testing time for players, staff and fans alike, something Ruben was keen to acknowledge in a press conference where he also discussed our set-piece frailties and who might replace the suspended Bruno Fernandes as captain.
Read on for every word from our new head coach, as we start the build-up to a really important meeting with Eddie Howe's side next week.