It is no wonder Rory McIlroy is a Manchester United supporter. This is a club that, like him, prefers to do things the hard way. As the 5-4 win over Lyon proved, United favour drama over continuity.

Ruben Amorim turned to Harry Maguire to salvage a draw against Nottingham Forest as the Portuguese threw the big centre-back up front in the 1-0 defeat ...