Sporting were mostly left to fend on the break. Fortunately for Amorim, Gyokores is a one man counter attack. When he was matched up with 19 year old debutant Jahmai Simpson-Pusey there was no stopping the dynamic Swede, a clipped finish over Ederson making amends for an altogether sloppier effort half an hour before.

Ruben Amorim believes the manner of Sporting’s stunning 4-1 victory over Manchester City was “written” ahead of his move to Manchester United next week. The 39-year-old enjoyed a sensational final home game in charge of the Portuguese champions,