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Amorim Eases Pressure as Manchester United See Off Sunderland 2-0

INEOS planned no sacking barring a heavy loss, leaving his future under review through the international break.

Overview

  • Manchester United moved up to tenth with goals from Mason Mount and Benjamin Šeško, while debutant goalkeeper Senne Lammens kept a clean sheet.
  • Mason Mount said the dressing room is "100% behind" Ruben Amorim, stressing unity after a week of speculation about the head coach’s future.
  • Fabrizio Romano reported the club would only have acted after a "completely crazy" defeat, and he said United did not open talks with alternative candidates despite media links.
  • Club and Opta stats noted Amorim became the first United manager since Sir Alex Ferguson to win his 50th match in charge at the first attempt.
  • Transfer lines persist as Romano says Rasmus Højlund’s Napoli loan is viewed as likely to become permanent, while separate reports claim Unai Emery is being considered only as a potential option.