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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Andy Hampson

Ruben Amorim braced for ‘new Alex Ferguson’ hype if Sporting beat Man City

Sporting Lisbon manager Ruben Amorim will take over at Manchester United this month (Zed Jameson/PA) - (PA Wire)

Ruben Amorim will ignore talk he could be branded the next Sir Alex Ferguson as expectations increase ahead of his arrival at Manchester United.

The 39-year-old Portuguese was confirmed as Erik ten Hag’s replacement as United boss last week and will officially take charge at Old Trafford on November 11.

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