Mason Mount and Benjamin Sesko struck in the first half as Manchester United claimed a 2-0 win over Sunderland, easing the pressure on manager Ruben Amorim.
Mason Mount’s superb finish and Benjamin Sesko’s first Old Trafford goal earned Manchester United a 2-0 win over Sunderland, easing the pressure on under-fire head coach Ruben Amorim.
The Portuguese marked his 50th game in charge needing a response after last weekend’s 3-1 defeat at Brentford, and his side delivered in wet conditions.
Mount opened the scoring inside eight minutes with a composed strike from Bryan Mbeumo’s cross. Sesko doubled the lead in the 31st minute, reacting quickly to Diogo Dalot’s long throw flicked into his path.
United debutant goalkeeper Senne Lammens impressed with key saves, while Sunderland saw a penalty decision overturned before half-time. The visitors battled but fell to only their second Premier League loss this season.
Old Trafford observed a moment of silence before kick-off for the victims of the Heaton Park Synagogue attack.
The victory lifts United into calmer waters before the international break, with Amorim receiving chants of support from the home crowd.