It's not the armband that makes a good captain – it's the force of personality.
Does it matter who is captain of Manchester United? Frankly, the next few weeks are so massive for United that yes – it is going to be important for them to have unbreakable leadership on the pitch.
Although Harry Maguire denies that there is any power struggle with Cristiano Ronaldo over the armband, one thing is undeniable: United are facing a massive month to keep their season alive.
