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'The emotion came out!' - Ruud van Nistelrooy explains wild celebration for Bruno Fernandes penalty against Chelsea

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  • Van Nistelrooy celebrated wildly after Fernandes' goal
  • United held to a 1-1 draw
  • Van Nistelrooy explained his celebration
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  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    The United skipper broke the deadlock from the penalty spot in the 70th minute after Rasmus Hojlund was brought down by Chelsea custodian Robert Sanchez inside the box. As Fernandes netted the opening goal, Old Trafford erupted in joy. Interim coach Van Nistelrooy performed a wild celebration as he first ran down the touchline and then jumped and fisted the air.

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    THE BIGGER PICTURE

    The Red Devils' celebrations, however, were shortlived as Moises Caicedo scored the equaliser four minutes later to make sure his team left Old Trafford with at least a point. The Dutch coach took charge of the team on an interim basis after Erik ten Hag left last week. United have appointed Ruben Amorim as their permanent coach who will take charge from next week.

  • WHAT RUUD VAN NISTELROOY SAID

    Explaining his celebration after the game, the 48-year-old told Sky Sports, "It was a great moment, the goal, when Old Trafford explodes. Bruno Fernandes did well taking it and the emotion came out. This week has been special, I have enjoyed every second of it.

    "I am here to help and will get behind the new manager and make sure the club grows. "We are behind the new manager, everyone at the new club is focusing on the two games that are coming which are very important but then we will work hard to make this club better every day."

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    WHAT NEXT FOR MANCHESTER UNITED?

    The English giants will face PAOK and Leicester City in the Europa League and Premier League, respectively in their next two games before Amorim formally takes charge of the club.