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Marouane Fellaini's Manchester United turnaround: Midfielder was often a scapegoat but captaincy shows Jose Mourinho's full faith in the Belgian

'Manchester United captain Marouane Fellaini' are five words Red Devils supporters never thought they would read this season.

However the towering Belgium international defied the odds to lead Jose Mourinho's men to victory against a side managed by the man who brought him to Old Trafford.

Fellaini's four years at United have been topsy-turvy to say the least with the former Everton man scoring crucial goals while also being booed by his home fans.

Marouane Fellaini dons the captain's armband in the absence of skipper Wayne Rooney
Marouane Fellaini dons the captain's armband in the absence of skipper Wayne Rooney
Manager Jose Mourinho has shown his full support towards the Manchester United midfielder
Manager Jose Mourinho has shown his full support towards the Manchester United midfielder
Fellaini was signed for u00a327.5m by former Manchester United boss David Moyes in 2013
Fellaini was signed for £27.