Ruud van Nistelrooy tells Man Utd players to follow Alex Ferguson's golden rule

Ruud van Nistelrooy is taking inspiration from Sir Alex Ferguson in his bid to revive Manchester United's fortunes.

The Red Devils interim boss, whose tenure started on the perfect note on Wednesday night as United thumped Leicester 5-2 in the Carabao Cup, is waiting to discover whether he will form part of Ruben Amorim's backroom staff.

But even if the Portuguese's arrival cuts his emotional Old Trafford return short - Van Nistelrooy is striving to make a difference before the exciting new era commences on November 11.

He said ahead of today's Premier League showdown with Chelsea : "Ferguson said: ‘no one is bigger than the club’.

"Anyone can shout it. But if you then, as Ferguson did, give substance to your own words with every decision, every choice, it becomes different.

"Then players know: ‘this is how it works here’. Take the interaction with supporters. Always thanking people after a game, good or bad.

"Or at hotels where we come and where there are fans. Just handing out an autograph. Take a photo.

"Ferguson demanded us at the time to take time for that. I'm back there myself now. And I encourage it in playe