Ahead of his final home game in charge of Sporting after more than four years, Amorim quipped that United fans “will think that the new Alex Ferguson has arrived” if he was able to lead Sporting to victory over City — one of the favorites for the European title.

Sporting manager Ruben Amorim has said his primary focus is Tuesday's Champions League game at home to Manchester City after his agreement to join Manchester United on Nov. 11.

Ahead of facing Manchester City in one of his last games in charge of Sporting CP, Rúben Amorim was asked about his decision to join Manchester United. There had been rumours linking him to City after they had signed sporting director Hugo Viana from Sporting.