Ruud van Nistelrooy scored all but one of his 150 Manchester United goals from inside the penalty area, displaying an uncanny knack for being in the right place at the right time. The Premier League has not witnessed a striker of his kind since,

Ruud van Nistelrooy has left Manchester United after his interim spell in charge of the club. The Dutchman's return to his former stomping ground was intense but, ultimately, brief. Man Utd have announced that club legend Van Nistelrooy will not be retained by Ruben Amorim as an assistant coach.

Ruud van Nistelrooy reportedly sent in a final "demand" to Manchester United players after he was ousted upon the arrival of Ruben Amorim.