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The Red Devils finally see the light! Amorim’s tactical system is showing initial results

3:03pm, 27 October 2025【Football】

Do you still remember the glorious days when Sir Alex Ferguson led the team to win three consecutive championships at the Theater of Dreams? Whether it was the 1999-2001 or 2007-2009 seasons, the "three consecutive wins" at that time meant the championship trophy. Now, the three consecutive victories under Amorim's coaching are only three Premier League victories, but for Manchester United, which has waited 11 months for its first consecutive victory, this is already real progress.

What makes fans even more happy is that Manchester United's name finally briefly appeared in fourth place in the standings - for a team that has almost always been in the bottom half in the past year, this change is enough to refresh people. Although the performance that almost ruined the three-goal advantage in the last 20 minutes did not prove that the team has returned to the top ranks, the overall game content and the composition of the goal scorers sent positive signals.

Amorim admitted that this victory was more satisfying than defeating Liverpool because the team showed a more complete tactical system. It was the first time since the Portuguese coach took charge that two new players scored on the same field. What is even more worth mentioning is that the third new player Shesko also contributed an assist. Mbemo scored twice in his Manchester United career for the first time, and seemed to have integrated perfectly into the team; while Cunha's first goal was more symbolic - at least he would not repeat the long-term scoring drought of Burroughs or Forlan.

On this night of victory, Amorim’s £200 million gamble to transform the striker began to bear fruit. Brighton coach Herzeller commented: "These transfer fees are well spent." Although Manchester United's past signings have been repeatedly questioned, this investment has indeed brought unprecedented speed and vitality to the offensive end. The team's high-position pressing system has become increasingly mature, and finally people can see Amorim's tactical blueprint clearly.

This was Manchester United's first victory over Brighton at Old Trafford after many years. The last time they defeated this opponent at home, interim coach Rangnick was still in charge. Since then, United have lost three times in a row to three different Brighton managers. This time Herzler said helplessly: "It is impossible to win such a game when four big gifts are given out in succession."

However, facing an opponent who only ranked eighth last season, Manchester United's performance still needs to be viewed rationally. The starting eleven performed well, but Menu and Dogu who came off the bench made the team passive. When Casemiro left the field, the visiting team's fierce counterattack in the final stage just proved the value of the veteran.

The Brazilian veteran handed over the passing and shooting report card in this game: assisting Cunha to score a 19-yard curve ball to show the tacit understanding between the two, and then he scored with the blessing of luck. Long-range shots are Casemiro's signature weapon, and his heavy artillery had previously forced Februhen to make a stunning save.

Mr. Cunha, worth 62 million, finally broke the ball shortage - from his debut against Arsenal to his appearance in the Double Reds, after nine games of waiting, he lit up the Theater of Dreams with an elegant shot. "I have dreamed of scoring at Old Trafford countless times," Cunha couldn't hide his excitement. Amorim revealed: "He has actually been anxious about scoring goals, but he just tried hard to hide it."

Casemiro also solved his inner demons. Despite the ups and downs of his Manchester United career, he has regained the love of the fans at this moment, and the Stretford stands were singing for him even before he scored.

Mbemo, who just made his mark at Anfield, scored again with a blast at the Theater of Dreams, this time with an assist from new aid Sheshko. Although Brighton complained that Rutter was fouled first, Manchester United could also complain that Diallo was brought down by De Cooper in the first half and did not receive a penalty kick.

Controversial penalties continue: Dogu, who just came on as a substitute, was the last defensive player to pull down Minteha and only received a yellow card, which caused strong dissatisfaction from Herzeller. Welbeck responded with a direct free kick, achieving the feat of five goals in four games.

Brighton conceded the goal one minute after the substitution adjustment, but overall the substitutes did change the situation. When the 18-year-old Kosturas scored with a header from a 39-year-old Milner's corner kick, the impact of the combination of old and new threw Manchester United into chaos.

"We did endure suffering in the final stage, but it would not be the real Manchester United if we were not tortured. " Behind Amorim's ridicule was Mbemo's rebound from the crossbar to seal the victory. This is the second four-goal victory in a single game since the Portuguese coach took charge, and it is also the first real three-game winning streak. The light has appeared and the Red Devils are finding their long-lost winning rhythm.