Amorim's tactical tweaks pay off

Manchester United's win over FCSB was full of tactical tweaks which might indicate manager Ruben Amorim's long-term thinking.

Amorim opted to start Kobbie Mainoo in a more advanced position and the midfielder rewarded the Portuguese's call with his first goal of the season, having not hit the net since United's win in last season's FA Cup final.

Behind him Bruno Fernandes played as a number eight, collecting the ball in deeper pockets and feeding those ahead of him.

The Red Devils looked much stronger once half-time substitutes Alejandro Garnacho and Amad Diallo were in the wide positions with the pair replacing left wing-back Tyrell Malacia and defensive midfielder Toby Collyer at the break.

Both United's goals came from low crosses into the box.

Ultimately United always looked in control and, in a competition where the winner gets a Champions League spot, are the only side still unbeaten.

They will play one of Real Sociedad, Galatasaray, AZ Alkmaar or FC Midtjylland in a last-16 tie in March.

Will Mainoo be playing as a number 10 on that day?