Neville: Respite for United as Sir Jim won't let £245m investment go down drain

Gary Neville admits it is still a "massive struggle" for Manchester United despite Bruno Fernandes providing welcome "respite" to the growing crisis after his stoppage-time winner at Fulham.

The skipper found the bottom corner from the edge of the area after the Cottagers failed to clear to secure a crucial 1-0 win.

Pressure was growing on boss Erik ten Hag after United's worst start to the season since 1962-63 but Fernandes' goal gave the former Ajax manager brief respite before Wednesday's Champions League trip to Copenhagen.

Speaking on the Gary Neville Podcast, the former United defender told Sky Sports: "I think they will just be really happy that they have given themselves some respite for the next three days.

"They have been under attack, and rightly so, the performances have been woeful and every time they play as a team that is down there in the bottom half of the table they can, with moments, like Bruno Fernandes' goal, win games but it is a massive struggle.

"I think they will feel a lot better about themselves heading into the Copenhagen and Luton games, which are the most friendly fixtures you are going to get going into an international break and if they can win those two games they will go into the international break with a lot more confidence."

Sir Jim Ratcliffe is to commit $300m (£245m) from his multibillion pound fortune to Manchester United's ageing infrastructure as part of a deal to acquire a 25 per cent stake that will be unveiled this month.

Sky News exclusively revealed Ratcliffe, founder of the Ineos petrochemicals empire, will pledge the investment alongside the acquisition of a shareholding likely to be worth more than £1.25bn.

Sources said on Friday the £245m investment would be staggered, with the