MANCHESTER – Manchester United seized early control in their clash with Sunderland at Old Trafford, racing to a 2-0 lead in what marks manager Ruben Amorim’s 50th game in charge.
The home side started brightly and were rewarded in the 8th minute when Mason Mount found the net, finishing off a cross from Bryan Mbeumo. The advantage was doubled when striker Benjamin Sesko pounced on a defensive mistake by the Sunderland backline to score.
The match also saw a debut for new signing Senne Lammens, who started in goal for the Red Devils. The goalkeeper’s inclusion comes as United looks to address a leaky defense that has seen them concede 12 goals in their first six games of the 2025-26 Premier League season, leaving them in 14th position.
The early two-goal cushion provides a moment of respite for Amorim amid a difficult start to the campaign. Reports of internal doubts at the club have been compounded by a historical streak where none of Manchester United’s last five managers managed to win their 50th match in charge.
