Rúben Amorim will ultimately be judged at Manchester United on closing the gap on Pep Guardiola, and on this stunning evidence he is ready for the challenge.The Portuguese coach predicted fans comparing him to Sir Alex Ferguson with victory against the great Guardiola in his final match at Estádio José Alvalade before heading to Old Trafford.

Call him the new Alex Ferguson. Ruben Amorim endeared himself to fans of Manchester United, the team where he’ll soon be coach, by leading his current club Sporting Lisbon to a 4-1 victory over Manchester City in the Champions League.

Those who studied with United's new coach explain his skills - and how a week in England six years ago influenced him