Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim defended skipper Bruno Fernandes on Friday, saying critics of his on-field demeanour need to consider the Portuguese midfielder's passion as well.

Recounting a moment of temper after a loss to Brighton, Amorim had dubbed his side 'possibly the worst in United history', a harsh self-critique he later walked back.

Bruno Fernandes scored a stoppage-time winner as Manchester United beat Rangers 2-1 on Thursday to take a big step toward the Europa League round of 16. Rangers looked to have snatched a draw at Old Trafford when Cyriel Dessers leveled the game 1-1 in the 88th minute.

Manchester United transfer news as the obvious transfer at Old Trafford has already been approved by Ruben Amorim

Ruben Amorim has once again shut down any talk of Marcus Rashford’s future at Manchester United, insisting he does not know if the forward will be at the club when the transfer window closes. The 27-year-old has not featured for Amorim in recent weeks after revealing his desire to seek a ‘”new challenge” and has been linked with possible moves to AC Milan,

Philippe Clement's side looked like they would walk away from Old Trafford with a point when Cyriel Dessers pounced on a Harry Maguire mistake before producing a superb touch and finish into the bottom corner. But in stoppage time, Fernandes rescued the Reds with a last-gasp finish.

Manchester United needed a 92nd-minute winner from Bruno Fernandes to beat Rangers in the Europa League on Thursday but it was another midfielder who caught the eye

Man United captain Bruno Fernandes took to social media to send a message to the fans after their 2-1 win over Rangers.

Toby Collyer earned praise from Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes and club legend Rio Ferdinand after making his European debut on Thursday night. The 21-year-old started the 2-1 win over Rangers in the Europa League at Old Trafford, which saw Fernandes score an injury time winner for the home side.

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against Fulham (kick-off 19:00 GMT). Left-back Luke Shaw, who has made two substitute appearances in the Premier League this season,

Ruben Amorim shares his opinion on Bruno Fernandes after his winning goal against Rangers, and discusses the Manchester United captain's on-field antics