Sporting were mostly left to fend on the break. Fortunately for Amorim, Gyokores is a one man counter attack. When he was matched up with 19 year old debutant Jahmai Simpson-Pusey there was no stopping the dynamic Swede, a clipped finish over Ederson making amends for an altogether sloppier effort half an hour before.

Sporting Lisbon players honoured outgoing manager Ruben Amorim with an unforgettable farewell, delivering a sensational 4-1 victory over Manchester City in his final home game. The match at Estadio Jose Alvalade was a night to remember,

Ruben Amorim has a chance to quickly endear himself to Manchester United fans when he comes face to face with Pep Guardiola.