Subdued Amorim glad Manchester United season over after defeat in Malaysia

As if a season already described as among the worst ever in history couldn't get any worse, it did for Manchester United.

A 1-0 loss to an ASEAN select-side in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Wednesday was the final result of what has been a punishing and forgettable season for the Red Devils.

After ending a desperate Premier League campaign with a victory over Aston Villa on Sunday, the club flew 6,600 miles to Malaysia only to find there was no respite from their troubles as they were heckled by their own supporters at the final whistle.

In temperatures of more than 30 degrees and high humidity, Amorim's side failed to take a succession of chances despite regular substitutions, which meant they ended up using 25 outfield players.

A second-half goal from Myanmar winger Maung Maung Lwin was enough to give a South East Asia XI victory in front of an official attendance of 72,550 at the Bukit Jalil Stadium, triggering boos from a substantial portion at the final whistle from fans who had paid up to £260 (Approximately Ksh 45,000) to watch United on their first visit to Malaysia since 2009.

"I always feel guilty for the performance of the team since the first game I was here," coach Ruben Amorim told Broadcast Media after the clash.

"The boos maybe is something we need because every game we lost in the Premier League the fans were always there. I felt when we finished every time the supporters were with us. Let's see for next season."

The Manchester United boss would not offer any update on rumours that Brazilian striker Matheus Cunha was joining the club, stating firmly: "You have to wait for that for the next season. It is for you guys (the media) to talk about. I won't confirm anything. I have no news. We will see, but there will be some changes."

United finished 15th in the Premier League, on 42 points, results that are universally accepted to be the club's worst campaign since the 1973-74 relegation season.