So why did Man United defender Rafael wear twin brother Fabio's boots against Fulham?



Managers and players have enough trouble telling Manchester United's Brazilian twin defenders Rafael and Fabio da Silva apart.

Fabio's loan spell at Queens Park Rangers this season had at least given Reds boss Sir Alex Ferguson and his team-mates some respite.

Spot the difference: Fabio (left) and Rafael (right) wore the same boots on Saturday



Family affair: Rafael had his brother's name on the side of his boots



But Man United full back Rafael sparked more head-scratching on Saturday when he was spotted playing against Fulham in his brother's boots.



Rafael went on to the pitch at Craven Cottage wearing a pair of bright yellow Nike boots with 'Fabio' stitched on the side.

It quickly sparked a debate over whether Fabio was putting in a double shift after helping QPR claim a goalless draw at Loftus Road earlier in the day.