Ruben Amorim's best Manchester United XI is taking shape - there are only two spaces up for grabs

Manchester United's best starting side under Ruben Amorim is beginning to emerge.

The Reds completed a comeback win for the ages at the Etihad on Sunday, inspired by Amad Diallo. The youngster is fast becoming one of the first names on the teamsheet and looks a likely candidate to fill one of Amorim's two number 10 slots long term.

The win over Manchester City has handed United crucial momentum heading into the hectic festive period with the chance to progress in both domestic cups and pick up crucial Premier League points coming up in the next few days and weeks.

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The bombshell team news at the Etihad saw Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho omitted from the matchday squad, and both seemingly have significant work to do to win over Amorim and earn a regular spot in his side. The manager's XI against City was filled with work-rate and endeavour, traits that were a hallmark of Amorim's success at Sporting Lisbon.

And with United having played two of the 'big six' in the Premier League under his tenure, team trends are emerging. The defeat to Arsenal might not live too long in the memory but of those who started at the Emirates, nine began the derby. Amad came off the bench at half time in the capital and has since cemented his spot in any best United XI.

Nine places seem reasonably inked in under Amorim, with Andre Onana the clear first choice in goal despite a couple of wobbles in recent weeks. Diogo Dalot and Noussair Mazrouri look to have nailed down the wing back options with Tyrell Malacia still feeling his way back in, while Matthijs De Ligt has