'It is a relegation fight' - Blomqvist

"It is a relegation fight for Manchester United now," former midfielder Jesper Blomqvist has told BBC Radio 5 Live Breakfast.

Following Monday's 2-0 defeat to Newcastle United, United will end the year in 14th place in the Premier League, their lowest position at the turn of a year in the league since 1989, when they sat 15th.

"I don't think anyone wants to let Ruben Amorim down," Blomqvist said. "But the team are really looking out of form and there is no confidence at all.

"I admire Amorim and I think he's being really honest all the time. I think there's a light at the end of the tunnel but it's hard at the moment."

On Joshua Zirkzee being substituted in the first-half, he added: "It's going to take a lot for him to rise up again. I admire Ruben for making that change after only 30 minutes for the best of the team."