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Former Premier League midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker, speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily podcast about Ruud van Nistelrooy's spell as interim boss of Manchester United:

"We said before that he had his time in the limelight now and he had to use it wisely, and he's done it. We've seen a completely different Manchester United, playing the same 4-2-3-1 and he hasn't changed them tactically, but we're seeing a response from the players.

"For the CEOs and directors of football, they should be watching that and saying that what Van Nistelrooy has done at United - a club that was an absolute mess - in such a short time with the same players, means he should be one people may be looking at for potential manager jobs.

"He's done everything that you'd expect him to do and now it's just who is going to be wise enough to give him a good opportunity at a good club."

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• Man Utd 3-0 Leicester

• Nottingham Forest 1-3 Newcastle

• Chelsea 1-1 Arsenal

Manchester United are eyeing a surprise move for Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku, 26, as the Frenchman is unhappy with his playing time under Enzo Maresca. (L'Equipe via Express, external)

The Red Devils have joined Barcelona in the race for Bayer Leverkusen's Germany defender Jonathan Tah, 28. (Fichajes - in Spanish, external)

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Ruud van Nistelrooy spoke to BBC Sport after Manchester United's victory against Leicester; his final match as interim manager: "It was professional, you could see that players were fighting through the game. We scored two great goals and there were some good bits but we didn't have real control of the game.

"It was an important three points. In the four games Bruno scored some important goals, assisting too so he is back producing. That's the Bruno that is helping the team the most.

"I spoke to Alejandro Garnacho before the game, he has played a lot of minutes and I wanted him to make an impact off the bench and I'm glad it worked out. We said 'let's make the most of these four games', get the maximum out of it and I think we did an OK job.

"I really enjoyed it, it's been a short but amazing period. We are in an uncertain position but we tried to do our jobs and help the club which is important.

"There are a lot of feelings there, the way the fans supported me and the team always in difficult moments it was a special moment. To close down this block of games with good results and a good connection I can't thank them enough.

"We will learn what the further plan is now."

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Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes spoke to BBC Sport after Sunday's victory against Leicester: "It was a good day at work, I have to say. We have a lot of players with big qualities, but people can get too excited after one game and too down after another.

"Garnacho scored a banger but didn't celebrate like he should because he thinks he has lost faith from some fans. I told him people will always moan but lots of people like you and enjoy what you do.

"I told him to celebrate, it was something special. He is a special player, we have difference makers. They are the ones who win us games. We want them to score every game but that isn't going to happen.

"The Fantasy managers won't be happy with you guys taking that goal off me."

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Bruno Fernandes made his 250th appearance for Manchester United on Sunday. Since debuting for the club in February 2020, he’s played in more matches than any other player for a Premier League club across all competitions, while only Mohamed Salah (198) has been involved in more goals for such clubs than him (155 – 83 goals, 72 assists).

The midfielder has been directly involved in 100 goals in 170 appearances for Manchester United in the Premier League (56 goals, 44 assists), reaching this milestone with just one more appearance than Cristiano Ronaldo (169) had upon doing so.

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Four matches make up Sunday's Premier League action, and we will bring you every moment.

• Man Utd v Leicester (listen on BBC Radio 5 Live)

• Nottingham Forest v Newcastle (listen on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra)

• Tottenham v Ipswich (listen on BBC Sport website and app)

• Chelsea v Arsenal - 16:30 (listen on BBC Radio 5 Live)

Kick-off times 14:00 GMT unless stated

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Chris Sutton is making predictions for all 380 Premier League games this season, against a variety of guests.

For week 11 he takes on Mylee and Tate from CBBC football drama Jamie Johnson FC (JJFC), which is set in the world of an elite academy at fictional Premier League club Hawx United.

Sutton's prediction: 2-1

Manchester United thrashed Leicester in the Carabao Cup at the end of October in Ruud van Nistelrooy's first game as interim manager, but the Foxes had made nine changes from their previous league game.

So I am not sure that 5-2 scoreline tells us too much about what will happen here, but I do think United will win again.

I have put United midfielder Bruno Fernandes back into my fantasy team. I should have captained him last week, when he scored a penalty against Chelsea - my assistant [his son Ollie, who is the 'Taylor' in their Brian Clough and Peter Taylor managerial partnership] told me to do that, but I didn't listen.

Mylee's prediction: Another close one, and I am going to give it to Leicester. 0-1

Tate's prediction: United are very difficult to predict until their new manager takes over, so I am going for Leicester - they are a Midlands club after all! 1-2.

Read the rest of their predictions and have your own say here

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Earlier, we asked you to identify the former Manchester United player from their Premier League statistics playing for the club.

The correct answer was Louis Saha.

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Manchester United coach Darren Fletcher has received an extended three-match touchline ban and been fined £7,500 for misconduct against Brentford on Saturday 19 October.

Fletcher is alleged to have acted in an "improper and/or confrontational manner" and used "abusive and/or insulting words" towards the match officials during the Premier League victory at Old Trafford.

United were furious following Brentford's opener from Ethan Pinnock, which came after home defender Matthijs de Ligt was forced to leave the field for a third time to deal with a cut on his head.

Former midfielder Fletcher admitted to this misconduct but has denied that he was abusive with BBC Sport's chief football news reporter Simon Stone saying United plan to appeal.

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Manchester United interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against Leicester City (kick-off 14:00 GMT).

Here are the key lines from his news conference:

• He hopes Amad Diallo will be available to face the Foxes, while Kobbie Mainoo is "making the right steps" in his recovery from injury but is "not yet with the team".

• Van Nistelrooy added that it was "good" that left-back Luke Shaw and fellow defender Leny Yoro are back in training after long-term injuries.

• Sunday's match will be Van Nistelrooy's fourth and final one in caretaker charge before Ruben Amorim takes over on Monday. He said: "It has been a special period and it was important to get through the four games as well as we could. We've done very well so far - the players reacted very well in the games. The focus is now to build on that and show that on Sunday with a big game ahead and a massive three points there to win."

• Asked if it will be his "second farewell" from the club, with his future at Old Trafford still unclear, Van Nistelrooy said: "There's not much more news from yesterday evening. Ruben and I are both focusing on our teams and our games."

• On how he has felt during his time as interim boss: "I've enjoyed it. The reaction of the players was outstanding. As an assistant you are quite close to players, so in the past three months I've spent a lot of time with the players and got to know them very well as human beings and also as football players, where they are in their development and how I can help. I think that relationship is helping now that we are together and we want to achieve something together."

• He continued: "That bond is there. I feel very supported so that gives a lot of energy, and the support of the fans obviously was amazing. That also gives lots of confidence and energy."

• On whether being in charge has given him the appetite to be a manager again: "The appetite to build further within this club is stronger than the other bit [being a manager himself]. I made a deliberate decision to step into this role for two seasons and take it from there. These four games haven't changed that sentiment and that's why I said at the beginning what my intentions were - also after my interim job."

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The Old Trafford Regeneration project team is launching a survey among local residents next week over its plans for the area.

The news comes in the wake of confirmation that discussions around a potential new stadium for Manchester United will not be completed until 2025.

It had initially been stated the future direction of United’s plans would be clarified by the end of this year.

After the majority of fans who responded to a club survey said they preferred a new stadium to United remaining at a revamped Old Trafford, residents in the area will be now asked for their thoughts on how the wider plans should look.

The survey will be launched on 13 November and run to 23:59 GMT on 4 December, with all responses remaining anonymous.

United say they intend to host open days at Old Trafford in December "for the local community to attend and hear more about the project and provide their ideas in person".

The project team is a partnership between United, Trafford Council and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority.

"It is critical we hear from as many residents and community members as possible during this process to ensure we can capture all their views and as we start to shape the plans for the regeneration of the area around the stadium,” said Trafford Council leader Tom Ross.

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Joe Smith from the Stretford Paddock says Ruud van Nistelrooy has brought stability to Manchester United, which will allow Ruben Amorim to "almost come in to a clean slate."

"The performances are not that much different but there is that five per cent difference as we are them seeing score goals when they weren't under Erik ten Hag," Smith told BBC Radio 5 Live Breakfast. "Van Nistelrooy has done a great job at steadying the ship and making us look like a team again.

"There are some decent players but our forward line, other than Marcus Rashford, have never scored more than 20 goals in a season which is a bit of a worry.

"Rasmus Hojlund has got a lot going for him, he is quick, strong and a good finisher, yet he will have games where he is not involved at all. Maybe that is because Alejandro Garnacho and Rashford are not giving him the right balls, but the top strikers do always find a way to get the ball in the back of the net.

"He needs a bit of confidence because he is only young. Amorim has worked really well with Viktor Gyokeres and they are very similar, so hopefully he can start to get the best out of Hojlund."

Guess the former Manchester United player from their Premier League statistics at the club:

• Years at club: 2004-2008

• National team: France

• Position: Striker

• Appearances: 86

• Goals: 28

Answer will be revealed at 17:00 GMT

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We asked for your views on Manchester United's Europa League win over PAOK.

Here are some of your comments:

Adam: There was more of a hunger to get the victory. Still a bit sloppy at times and motivation dipped slightly, but that’s from two years of mismanagement. Ruud van Nistelrooy has done a fantastic job of rallying the troops, as seen against Leicester and tonight.

Tom: Flat and boring first half coupled with sloppy play and little or no penetration. Second period was more controlled with periods of flair and attacking knowhow, and of course Amad with his two wonderful goals. A special mention to Ruud van Nistelrooy for his passion for Man Utd and his relaxed, controlled input to the team.

Adam: Much better performance and the players are more hungry. We are still lacking a class striker to score goals and relying on the midfield far too much. Bit it was a great game from the captain. Good use of subs.

John: United are totally unable to string 10 passes together, which underpins the fact they are a group of individuals rather than a team. They are not that good in terms of their individual capabilities too. New manager has a mountain to climb.

Chris: I didn’t think it was a great display. United gave the ball away too easily for me and weren’t positive enough. Saying that, they won and it was much needed.