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RUBEN AMORIM is bewildered by Manchester United fans telling him he is doing a GOOD job.Amorim gave a telling insight into his troubled reign at Old Trafford when asked what is the most common thing Red Devils supporters say when they meet him.Ruben Amorim finds the support from Man Utd ‘strange’ considering the resultsCredit: GettyThe Portuguese almost laughed at himself and revealed: “They say one thing that is really strange for me: ‘You are doing a good job.’“It is so hard to understand sometimes. It’s really important for me.”Amorim appreciates the support of the United faithful so much because he knows that his four months in the job cannot be considered a success at all.United go into the home clash with Arsenal marooned in the bottom half of the Premier League table after just six victories — and eight defeats — in 18 top-flight matches on his watch.READ MORE ON MAN UTDAmorim, 40, openly admits to making mistakes — particularly in his handling of relationships with staff outside the dressing room. He told TNT Sports: “When you are a player you just focus on you but when you are a manager you have to focus on a lot of people, not just the players but all the staff.“All the staff are paying attention to you so you have to pay attention to that, and that is something that I didn’t do very well in the beginning here in Manchester because I was focused on the games.“At the moment I am starting to get a really good connection with all the staff and the players.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSWell, all the staff that are still there after owners Ineos confirmed 200 more redundancies in the latest round of savage cost-cutting.Amorim won respect from some non-football staff for saying that it was ultimately United’s struggles on the pitch that were responsible for people losing their jobs.Ruben Amorim says Man Utd must make more of opportunities after draw with Real Sociedad But some inside the dressing room were said to be less impressed about being called out by the new boss and the shadow of United’s incredible success under Sir Alex Ferguson hangs over Amorim —  just like all those who have tried to follow in the legend’s footsteps.Amorim revealed Fergie has been in touch, saying: “He already called me to give me some advice.”The United boss also said he would consider altering his pre-match routine of handing a water bottle to his assistant in a bid to inspire a change in fortune.Amorim added: “This is the time to change things, when you are not winning too much.”Friends of Amorim sometimes feel that he offers too much of himself in interviews and press conferences.And his answers to a quick-fire set of questions provided more  revelations than you would normally expect.The biggest message that came through was how grateful Amorim is  for the fans continuing to believe in him when it seems as though he is doubting himself.He said: “The way they support us, even when you are losing, in the bad moments, that is the most special thing.”Amorim was a champion of Portugal both as a player at Benfica and as a coach with their Lisbon rivals, Sporting.READ MORE SUN STORIESAnd he longs for the day when United fans can sing his favourite chant, their version of a John Denver classic, in celebration of  winning their first Premier League crown since Fergie left in 2013.Amorim said: “[Take Me Home,] Country Roads that they adapt is perfect. I really dream to win the title and listen to that song at Old Trafford.” More

MATHEUS CUNHA nervously chewed his fingernails as he fidgeted in his seat in his executive box.If Wolves’ Brazilian forward didn’t realise it before he certainly does now – just like every single Old Gold fan inside Molineux.Jack Harrison netted his first goal of the seasonCredit: ReutersHis strike gave Everton the lead in the first halfCredit: PAMarshall Munetsi equalised for WolvesCredit: ReutersIt was his first goal in the Premier League since joining the clubCredit: GettyWithout their talismanic matchwinner, Wolves are in for a nerve-shredding end to the season.Make no mistake, this was a game crying out for Cunha’s spark of genius and scoring touch.But without their top scorer – banned for a MINIMUM of three matches following his brainstorm at Bournemouth last week – Vitor Pereira’s men had to settle for a share of the spoils.Yet every Wolves fan left Molineux last night convinced that if Cunha had been around he would have conjured up a match-winning moment of magic to turn one point into three.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSInstead, Wolves had to settle for Marshall Munetsi’s first goal for the club earning a share of the spoils as he stepped up to the plate to compensate for Cunha’s absence. As for Everton, David Moyes was able to uncork a bottle of red in the early hours of the morning, content at stretching the Toffees’ unbeaten run to eight games.Moyes has been loving every minute of his second honeymoon with Everton.Since taking over from Sean Dyche in January, the Scot has dusted himself down from an opening day defeat by Aston Villa and led them to almost certain safety.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSHis side arrived at Molineux with their batteries recharged after a training camp in Abu Dhabi, brimming with confidence.That was in stark contrast to Wolves who had lost six of their last eight top flight matches. ‘Mateta is not the answer for Man Utd’ – Pundit explains why transfer move for Palace striker would be a mistakeDavid Moyes has steered Everton above Manchester UnitedCredit: GettyBoth managers can be happy with a pointCredit: GettyIn the early exchanges, Wolves looked lost.Abdoulaye Doucoure had a shot on the turn blocked by Emmanuel Agbadou.Jarrad Branthwaite was unlucky to see his header bounce off Marshall Munetsi’s head as it sped towards the net following a James Garner corner.And Beto was centimetres short of getting on the end of Jack Harrison’s wicked low cross from a short-corner before Jordan Pickford was called into action.The England No.1 had to be on his toes to block Marshall Munetsi’s point-blank header with his right knee.But Everton’s pressure paid off after 33 minutes when they took the lead as Jack Harrison answered his manager’s pre-match ultimatum.Moyes challenged his two on-loan wingers Harrison and Jesper Lindstrom to start producing an end product if they wanted to extend their stay with the Toffees.Moyes pointed out neither had contributed a goal or an assist this season and it was time to shape up or ship out.Clearly the message got through because Harrison responded by scoring for the first time in 40 matches – and Lindstrom provided the assist!Agbadou’s long ball out of defence was pounced upon by James Tarkowski who nodded it forward to Lindstrom and the Dane swept a crossfield ball to Harrison on the left.The on-loan Leeds man let fly and deserved his slice of luck as the ball deflected off Matt Doherty’s right calf and flew into the far corner of Jose Sa’s net.It was Harrison’s first strike since he scored against Spurs one year and five days earlier.Things looked bleak for a Wolves side who have conceded first in 18 games this season and only recovered to win once!But Everton failed to build on their lead and allowed Wolves to roar back with an equaliser seven minutes later.Rayan Ait-Nouri fed Jean-Ricner Bellegarde who split the Toffees’ defence with a superb diagonal pass.Branthwaite was wrong-footed as he tried to cover Jorgen Strand Larsen and the ball sped by him to Marshall Munetsi who slipped it beyond Pickford to open his Wolves account.Sadly for Pereira, the one man who looked destined to provide the x-factor Cunha usually provides never came out for the second half.Munetsi felt a twinge and had to remain inside at the break and he was replaced by Pablo Sarabia.The sub came close to giving Wolves the lead when he swept in a free kick which had Pickford scrambling as it rippled his side netting.Strand Larsen was booked for lashing out at Tarkowski and Moyes sent on Carlos Alcaraz and Tim Iroegbunam for Doucoure and Lindstrom.Suddenly this slow burner burst into life as Pickford beat away Strand Larsen’s angled shot.READ MORE SUN STORIESEverton raced straight down the opposite end and this time it was Jose Sa’s turn to excel when he brilliantly pushed Beto’s low shot to safety, following a two-on-two break.The keeper was relieved when Alcaraz then shot straight at him when he had a clear sight at goal. More

ASTON VILLA managed to ditch their post-Champions League problems as Ollie Watkins downed his former club.Unai Emery’s biggest problem this season has been picking up points after their European adventures.Ollie Watkins scored again on his return to BrentfordCredit: APIt was the England man’s 13th league goal of the seasonCredit: GettyHis side had won just once following a European game – back in September when the season was young and tired legs not something anyone was worrying about.And after their biggest night in Europe for decades in Belgium on Tuesday, there would have been concern over another flop in west London.But Watkins, with his sixth goal in six games against his old club Bretford, delivered a moment of clarity in a desperately scrappy affair.The fact that Villa walked away victorious when Emery did not have either Marco Asensio or Emi Martinez due to injury will be even more satisfying.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAfter an untidy start, which featured some haphazard Villa defending, it was the visitors who carved the first real chances.Jacob Ramsey, starting on the left, cut inside and bent an effort towards the top corner, only for Nathan Collins to glance it behind.Minutes later they were denied again, though more due to Tyrone Mings’ soft close range attempt from a fine Youri Tielemans free-kick.Villa were doing well to prevent Brentford’s usually tenacious forward line from zipping through them.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThrough the entire first half the hosts were reduced to just one pot shot from Keane Lewis-Potter, which was easily gathered by Robin Olsen.Emery’s men, however, were having to work hard for their chances and struggling to take them when they came.Unai Emery still wants improvement from Aston Villa after Club Brugge victory Tielemans made a smart run into the box but the shot was stopped at the near post before his header into the six-yard box was hooked over the bar.Villa emerged with a sense that this game was there to be killed off if they could find the energy.And it was former Bees man Watkins, who had been booed all evening, who got them on their way thanks to some lax defending and shoddy goalkeeping.Ramsey fed the England man down Villa’s left hand side.With no one in a red and white shirt stepping up to try and stop their former teammate, Watkins continued to push forwards and, eventually, rattled a low effort towards goal.The strike was powerful but should have been stopped by Mark Flekken, who instead allowed it to slip between his legs.Watkins, who last year picked out an abusive Bees fan for a row following his goal, opted to celebrate with the Villa fans this time around.Two minutes later he thought there was cause for more celebration, having teed up Morgan Rogers for a second – though it was ruled out for an incredibly tight offside.Brentford would have been dead and buried had that stood, but instead had a chance to fight back and were causing trouble down the left.Though Axel Disasi, the defender on loan from Chelsea, was proving up to the task.The Frenchman celebrated wildly after his challenge stopped Lewis-Potter’s cross after a rapid run to the byline, while he did the same to stop Kevin Schade shortly after.Thomas Frank did, however, have some complaints regarding the defender – who sparked two penalty shouts with challenges on Schade.Neither were given on the pitch and it would have been a surprise to see those decisions overturned.Emery did not feel safe with just a one goal lead and sent Marcus Rashford on to try and make things more comfortable – though he made little impact and Villa were left to hang on.READ MORE SUN STORIESBrentford would not relent, with Lewis-Potter crashing the foot of the post from range.Olsen flew to stop another Schade effort before, after a series of blocks from Villa defenders, Christian Noorgard hooked one wide.Watkins has now scored six goals in six games against the BeesCredit: Reuters More