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Ruben Amorim was at least able to breathe a significant sigh of relief before the previous international break.

The Manchester United manager had been under severe pressure going into the home game against Sunderland, with an abject 3-1 defeat at Brentford sparking renewed speculation over his future.

However, his team responded with a 2-0 win over the Black Cats. While the performance was still far from United’s standards, the result eased some tension around Old Trafford . Sitting tenth in the Premier League , things no longer look quite as bleak as they did a few weeks ago as the side now prepares for a trip to Liverpool .

Amorim has also received a couple of boosts during the break. United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe publicly backed the Portuguese coach despite his u

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