NOT IN THE SAME LEAGUE

RUBEN AMORIM is convinced Manchester United are a different beast to the side that suffered Europa League final heartbreak against Tottenham.

- BY STEVEN RAILSTON

And Amorim conceded a lack of European football this season has helped United finally start to show some green shoots of recovery.

United head to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for tomorrow's lunchtime kickoff having failed in seven attempts to beat Spurs, including the European showpiece in Bilbao last May.

But after a summer overhaul of their attacking options, with the signatures of Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko, combined with a lighter schedule, Amorim says they are heading to North London full of confidence.

Asked how different United's team is to May's meeting, the Portuguese coach said: "First of all, the characteristics of the players. We are a better team we play better, we understand the game better. I think we are more confident.