Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim praises captain Bruno Fernandes after his side’s 1-1 draw with Arsenal at Old Trafford.

Bruno Fernandes is a key player for Manchester United, manager Ruben Amorim stressed on Friday as he defended the Portugal international following criticism from the Premier League club's former captain Roy Keane.

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has been speaking to the media before Sunday's FA Cup fifth-round game against Fulham at Old Trafford (16:30 GMT). Here are the key lines from his news conference: Alejandro Garnacho has "a knock" but is expected to be fit and in contention for Sunday despite walking straight down the tunnel after his first-half substitution in Wednesday's win against Ipswich.

Manchester United manager Rúben Amorim praised Bruno Fernandes, highlighting not only his technical skills but also his character and leadership qualities. Amorim stressed that the team needs more players with Fernandes' attributes,

Ruben Amorim insisted he does not want Manchester United to play the football that saw them draw 1-1 with Arsenal on Sunday. United spent large periods of the game with men behind the ball and, despite pinching a lead through Bruno Fernandes’ free-kick on the stroke of half-time,

Manchester United need more players of the quality and character of captain Bruno Fernandes, said manager Ruben Amorim after the Portuguese's stunning free-kick in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Arsenal."Not just the quality,

Bruno Fernandes does not get the praise he deserves because of what is happening around him at Manchester United, according to former defender Garry Pallister

Deeney named the Manchester United star in his Team of the Week and claimed that Fernandes’ character has changed since Ten Hag was sacked and Amorim replaced him. He wrote on BBC Sport: “I have been critical of Fernandes over the years. He is the type of person that got away with it when the team were poor under Erik ten Hag.

Manchester United part-owner Jim Ratcliffe has given a couple of lengthy interviews to the British media, during which he has outlined his great support for manager Rúben Amorim.