"Mason Mount and Benjamin Sesko scored their first home Premier League goals for the club, although having joined two years apart, it indicates some of the problems Amorim has been dealing with. Apart from a brief scare on a penalty that never was, life was straightforward for United as they secured a third win and first cleansheet of the season amid downpours and gales but, like the Old Trafford roof, the hosts did their job."
"Amorim has spent much of his tenure being criticised for an unwillingness to change his 3-4-3 formation. He led a passionate defence of his style and system at his Friday press conference, claiming it is not the issue. The same can not be said of the personnel, leading to five changes from losing at Brentford, including a debut for goalkeeper Senne Lammens, who was untroubled throughout."
"When Bertrand Traore failed to convert a simple chance in the opening minutes, there was concern that United were facing another very unpleasant afternoon. Good news came Amorim's way in the ninth minute when one of his changes paid off. Bryan Mbeumo chipped the ball into the box where Mount was waiting, taking a touch before carefully placing a shot into the corner. The Old Trafford nerves were calmed."
Ruben Amorim benefited from a comfortable victory against Sunderland that eased pressure for at least a fortnight. Mason Mount and Benjamin Sesko scored their first home Premier League goals for the club, highlighting personnel issues despite two-year signing gaps. United secured a third win and first cleansheet of the season amid heavy rain and wind, with only a brief penalty scare. Amorim defended his persistent 3-4-3 formation publicly, but made five personnel changes after the Brentford defeat, including debutant goalkeeper Senne Lammens, who remained untroubled. Bryan Mbeumo assisted Mount's early opener as United dominated central areas and probed down the right.
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