Manchester United delivered a composed display in a 2-0 victory over Sunderland at Old Trafford, a result that eased pressure on Ruben Amorim ahead of the international break.<\/p>\n
The hosts took control early and probed for a second goal throughout the opening period. Amad Diallo and Bryan Mbeumo both forced Robin Roefs into theatrical saves, while Roefs then tipped Bruno Fernandes\u2019 exquisite effort onto the crossbar. Amad headed the rebound wide from close range with the goal gaping.<\/p>\n
United would soon double their advantage, however, with Benjamin \u0160e\u0161ko adding another to his account. Having ended his goal drought in the defeat at Brentford, the Slovenian was on hand to convert from close range following Casemiro\u2019s long throw and put clear daylight between the Red Devils and their visitors.<\/p>\n
Sunderland appeared to earn a reprieve in first-half stoppage time as Stuart Attwell awarded them a penalty for a raised boot from \u0160e\u0161ko, but the referee reversed his decision after being sent to the monitor as the United forward clearly made no contact with Trai Hume\u2019s head.<\/p>\n
After the restart United continued to control proceedings, keeping Sunderland at bay and producing neat sequences in possession. Mbeumo missed their clearest second-half opening when he fired high and wide after creating space inside the penalty area. Sunderland offered few signs of a dramatic late comeback, while United produced a resilient defensive display to claim their first clean sheet of the season.<\/p>\n
The victory was a routine one in the end, United securing a third straight home win and buying Amorim some breathing room. Key contributors included goalkeeper Senne Lammens, who was outstanding, and summer signing Benjamin \u0160e\u0161ko, whose finish made the difference.<\/p>\n
Selected player ratings (out of 10): Senne Lammens 8.6; Amad Diallo 8.1; Benjamin \u0160e\u0161ko 7.9; Mason Mount 7.9; Bruno Fernandes 7.7; Casemiro 7.5. Subs used: Patrick Dorgu (64′ for Dalot) 6.6; Matheus Cunha (64′ for Mount) 6.3; Kobbie Mainoo (77′ for Mbeumo) 6.0; Manuel Ugarte (85′ for Casemiro) N\/A; Harry Maguire (85′ for Yoro) N\/A. Subs not used: Altay Bay\u0131nd\u0131r (GK), Ayden Heaven, Diego Le\u00f3n, Joshua Zirkzee.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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