Tactics, team selection and familiar faces all contribute to the many fascinating aspects of Man Utd's trip to Ipswich Town on Sunday.

Perhaps the most likely central midfield pairing for Sunday is one of Kobbie Mainoo or Fernandes alongside Manuel Ugarte, who excelled under Amorim at Sporting before moving to Old Trafford via Paris Saint-Germain. Casemiro and Mason Mount are other options.

Ruben Amorim is the latest Portuguese to make the journey to the Premier League and, while nationality alone offers no guarantee of success, Manchester United’s new head coach will hope he can maintain a strong tradition that has seen so many of his compatriots excel in England.