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.

Amorim will face Manchester City and Pep Guardiola in his final Sporting home game before taking over at Old Trafford

Rúben Amorim expects to be compared to Alex Ferguson with a victory against Manchester City in his final home game as Sporting Lisbon manager before starting at Old Trafford next week.