Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has emphasised the importance of securing victories at Old Trafford as a key part of their strategy to improve this term. Last season, the Theatre of Dreams turned into a nightmare for the team, with nine losses out of 19 home games in the Premier League, letting in 28 goals and scoring a mere 23.
Amorim is adamant that transforming their home ground into a fortress is crucial if they are to compete at the top level again. He disclosed that the club's £210million investment to assemble a formidable attack featuring Benjamin Sesko, Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo was motivated by a desire to reignite excitement at Old Trafford.
Amorim stated: "We've got to make it [Old Trafford] an enjoyable place for our fans. That is really important. We start with one game against Arsenal, a very good team. Everyone in this room thinks Arsenal are going to win. I know that.
"But we will be there on Sunday to change things. It's not a mental thing - but it's not just the players, it's also the fans. In the game against Fiorentina, you could feel it. The fans were a little bit nervous. This feeling, you cannot change it in one day or one game.
"It's a feeling that we have to fight. Everyone together - the players, the coaches and the fans. Together, we are going to change things. If you want to win things and be a very strong team, then especially at home, you have to win games."
United suffered their worst top-flight season in 51 years, with Amorim unable to halt the slide after succeeding Erik ten Hag at Manchester United in November.
The Red Devils have splashed out £74m to bring in Sesko from RB Leipzig, a move that likely signals the end of Rasmus Hojlund's disappointing stint at Old Trafford.
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Brentford's Mbeumo was also lured to United in a deal worth £71m, following the club's decision to activate Cunha's £62.5m release clause at Wolves earlier in the summer.
United boss Amorim is confident his new-look attacking trio can turn games around, even when they're not at their best.
He said: "I know that in some moments we are going to struggle because it's a game against Arsenal. But we are more prepared, and I feel we have more players who can help, in one moment, to change the momentum of the game.
"That gives you confidence. We have more options. If things are not working well, we can change. That gives me more confidence in every game. It's that feeling that even if we struggle here and there in the way we play, we can still score.
"Cunha can catch the ball and do something. Bryan can make one run and be there to score a goal. These kinds of things can help us a lot."
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Amorim believes he has managed to put his own stamp on the United squad, with disruptive influences such as Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, Antony and Alejandro Garnacho either shown the door or sidelined from the first team.
However, he maintains that the pressure to perform remains the same.
He added: "Since the first moment the team was my responsibility - and I feel the same. I am always under pressure to perform.
"It's impossible to be here and not feel the pressure every day. I am just more confident that we can do it. We are ready for the season. We prepared well in pre-season.
"Now we start, we are going to struggle, but whatever you see on Sunday, we are going to improve during the season. We are prepared to win against Arsenal - and that's the only thing that matters."