Ruben Amorim rang the changes and got the result he desperately needed.

A 2-0 win for Manchester United against Sunderland in the Premier League on Saturday eased the pressure on Amorim ahead of the international break. It may also quieten the mounting speculation over his position, even if only temporarily.

Amorim has still to lead United to back-to-back victories in the league after almost a year in charge but this was a step in the right direction.

He showed his ruthless side by dropping $84 million summer signing Matheus Cunha and handed a first start to new goalkeeper Senne Lammens in a game that was seen as another potential stumbling block after United lost three of its opening six league matches.

They paid off with first half goals from Mason Mount and Benjamin Sesko at Old Tra

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