Ruud van Nistelrooy bows out as interim manager unbeaten and with the highest win percentage in the club’s history – 75 per cent, albeit from just four games – but Bruno Fernandes underlined why he ought to remain central under Ruben Amorim.

Manchester United moved quickly to replace Erik ten Hag after his sacking and Ruben Amorim was welcomed to Carrington on Monday afternoon. The 39-year-old is still waiting for his work visa before taking training with his new squad, but Amorim has already held talks with United chiefs about his plans at the club.

Bruno Fernandes believes Ruben Amorim has the potential to turn Manchester United back into title winners. Amorim is the sixth permanent Man Utd manager since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement in