Bruno Fernandes' gesture off camera and four more Manchester United moments missed vs Victory

Harry Maguire's struggles have been well documented, but he has been backed by Erik ten Hag with the captain's armband next season in a show of faith from the new manager. Confidence plays a huge part in Maguire's form and it is no shock to see him perform better at international level when spirits are higher and he has a manager who trusts him in Gareth Southgate.

Ten Hag is already holding up his part of the deal, and it seems supporters are well aware that they have a role to play in ensuring Maguire is in the best possible place next season.

As the teams walked out at the MCG, the United captain got a huge cheer as the team sheets were read out and another when he had his first touch of the game.

There is always plenty of intrigue whenever United face one of their former players, and ahead of kick-off there was a lot of love for Victory new boy Nani.

The 35-year-old won four Premier League titles, the Champions League and Club World Cup during his eight years at Old Trafford before he was sold in 2015.

He won't go down as a club great but certainly played a key role in their final successes under Sir Alex Ferguson and scored some spectacular goals during his spell at the club.

Ahead of the match he was presented with the new United home shirt by legendary kit man Albert Morgan, while Bruno Fernandes broke off from the United line-up to embrace his fellow Portuguese in the technical area at the MCG.

The Melbourne Victory supporters were in fine voice ahead of kick-off with chants of 'F*** off United' to welcome their visitors for the match.

They turned up the ante with taunts of 'sacked in the morning' aimed at Ten Hag when their side took a shock lead through Chris Ikonomidis, but it wouldn't last long.

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