Marcus Rashford's good friend and Manchester United team-mate, Tyrell Malacia, made his return to competitive action after 17 painstaking months by playing for their under-21 side on Tuesday

The biggest compliment that can be paid to Ruud van Nistelrooy as he walks away from Manchester United, four months on from his return, is that there are plenty of people at the club who would have liked him to stay longer in some capacity,

The club confirmed Van Nistelrooy's departure and said he "is, and always will be, a Manchester United legend". Ruben Amorim arrived in Manchester today to take over as coach following the sacking of Erik ten Hag.

Marcus Rashford is expected to struggle in Ruben Amorim's system at Manchester United and could face the axe under the Portuguese tactician.The 27-year-old has been a major disappointment since the start of last season and his seismic dip in form after a 30-goal 2022/23 campaign no doubt contributed to Erik ten Hag losing his Man Utd job last month.