"What must Ruben Amorim make of it? Maybe that 3-4-2-1 might not be the answer for this Manchester United team? Perish the thought. The club's recently sacked manager was clear that not even the pope would make him change presumably because Leo XIV is also a big fan of three centre-halves. Saying that, Amorim did come close to losing his religion towards the bitter end, however brief and unconvincing his dalliance with a back four was."
"As the dust settles on Michael Carrick's second thrilling win as the United interim manager in two matches, the last-gasp triumph at Arsenal following the home win against Manchester City, it is a moment, first and foremost, for the club's supporters to savour. The bedlam in the away enclosure at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday after Matheus Cunha's 87th-minute winner made all of those present feel lighter."
Ruben Amorim's loyalty to a three-centre-half system came under scrutiny after a brief, unconvincing switch to a back four and a return to three at Leeds. Michael Carrick, as interim manager, has won two dramatic matches, including an 87th-minute victory at Arsenal and a home win over Manchester City. Supporters celebrated enthusiastically, and Casemiro delivered another strong midfield display. United's success rested on assurance on the ball and bursts of quick, direct passing to escape pressure and progress. Interplay between Patrick Dorgu, Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo and Matheus Cunha produced decisive long-range and finishing moments.
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