Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has defended Ruben Amorim’s criticisms of the team and says the head coach’s comments fired him up. Amorim previously said this United team were “maybe the worst in history” following last weekend’s 3-1 home defeat by Brighton & Hove Albion.

Manchester United moved up to fourth in the Europa League table with sights set on earning a bye to the round of 16.

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes' future will - eventually - become a talking point as the Portuguese midfielder heads closer towards the end of his contract.

Manchester United travel to Bucharest for their final Europa League game of the league phase taking on FCSB.

Bruno Fernandes scores last-gasp winner to all but seal Europa League progress - Skipper has decisive late say to almost guarantee the Red Devils’ automatic qualification for the last 16

He strikes in added time to give the Red Devils a 2-0 win over Rangers that puts them on course for the Europa League last 16. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Ruben Amorim's men moved fourth in the Europa League table with a dramatic last-gasp victory against their Scottish opponents

Bruno Fernandes has defended Ruben Amorim after his harsh comments on Manchester United’s players (Getty) Bruno Fernandes insists Ruben Amorim did not mean his scathing analysis

Toby Collyer made his first start in Europe for Man United against Rangers and delivered a strong display at Old Trafford.

Manchester United closed in on a direct passage to the Europa League last 16 thanks to Bruno Fernandes' late winner to beat Rangers 2-1.

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim defended skipper Bruno Fernandes on Friday, saying critics of his on-field demeanour need to consider the Portuguese midfielder's passion as well.

Manchester United clinched a thrilling 2-1 win over Scottish side Rangers at Old Trafford, courtesy a stoppage-time goal by Bruno Fernandes. The match witnessed an intense back-and-forth, with Rangers's Cyriel Dessers leveling the score in the 88th minute.