Man Utd see off Leicester in Ruud van Nistelrooy’s final game as interim manager

Bruno Fernandes and Alejandro Garnacho helped Manchester United to a much-needed Premier League win against Leicester as the curtain came down on Ruud van Nistelrooy’s interim reign – and perhaps his second spell with the club.

Having returned to Old Trafford in the summer as one of Erik ten Hag’s assistants, the fan favourite took charge for the fourth and final time on Sunday before Ruben Amorim starts as head coach.

Van Nistelrooy’s place as part of that new-look backroom team is unclear but the United great at least enjoyed a winning end to his time in charge, with Fernandes scoring and forcing another goal before Garnacho completed a 3-0 victory against Leicester.

The Dutchman’s name was chanted throughout and grew louder towards the end, with the ex-striker touched by the reception he received from a fanbase he says his love has grown for during his temporary stint.

Fernandes’ fourth goal in as many games under Van Nistelrooy got the ball rolling on Sunday, before the skipper, making his 250th appearance for United, bundled a cross in off Victor Kristiansen for an own goal.

Substitute Garnacho added gloss with a fine effort towards the end of a drab second half as the Dutchman’s tenure ended just as it started, with a win against Leicester.

Van Nistelrooy has improved the mood around the club during that four-match stint and wants to stay under incoming boss Amorim, but he has yet to receive clarity on his position.

‘Ruud’ echoed around the ground before and after a match that Amad Diallo was given the green light to start despite picking up a knock in Thursday’s Europa League defeat of PAOK.

The winger showed skill, bravery and confidence from the outset, bamboozling some defenders with his footwork and unnerving