After an encouraging display that also laid bare the work that needs to be done in a 1-1 draw with Ipswich Town at Portman Road, Manchester United have embarked on a new era under Ruben Amorim, the former Sporting Lisbon coach who has replaced Erik ten Hag in the Old Trafford hot seat.

Despite the stalemate, there were some standout performances. Manager Ruben Amorim praised Amad Diallo for his display. He told MUTV (via Fabrizio Romano ): “He was very good. In three days, he improved so much defensively.