After 14 matches at the helm of Manchester United, Amorim has finally tasted the full spectrum of what it means to lead one of football’s most storied clubs. From gritty victories to nail-biting finishes, his journey has been nothing short of dramatic.
Securing wins with 10 men at Arsenal and snatching a point at liverpool were commendable feats. yet,nothing quite encapsulates the essence of Manchester united like a last-gasp victory in “Fergie time”—a term coined to describe the club’s penchant for late goals under the legendary sir Alex Ferguson. amorim’s latest triumph was a testament to this enduring legacy.
For 80 minutes, however, it seemed like a night to forget. “It was not a great game,” Amorim admitted. “After Liverpool and Arsenal, I felt the team was a little tired. We were always late, especially in the first half, with some problems between the lines.”
Despite a sluggish start,United found their rythm in the second half. “They lost some strength as they were doing man-to-man,” Amorim explained. “We took control of the game and created chances. You have a feeling that itS going to be hard on them, but we deserved the win.”
The match was far from smooth sailing. amorim made three substitutions before the 53rd minute, including the introduction of Antony, whose £82 million price tag has often been cited as a symbol of United’s questionable spending. The Brazilian’s inclusion was a desperate attempt to inject creativity into a faltering side.
As the minutes ticked by, the situation grew increasingly dire.Leny Yoro struggled to contain southampton’s Kamaldeen Sulemana, who left him trailing on the left wing. Sulemana opted to shoot rather then pass, narrowly missing the target. Moments later, antony squandered a golden possibility, inexplicably failing to score from close range. Replays showed the ball was heading wide, with goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale barely needing to intervene.
The frustration was palpable, especially for Sir Jim Ratcliffe, whose expression in the directors’ box spoke volumes about the team’s profligacy. Yet, just as despair began to set in, United conjured a moment of magic. A dramatic late goal from Diallo secured a victory that will be remembered as one of the club’s most iconic recent wins.
Back-to-back victories have propelled United to 12th place in the league table.While there’s still much work to be done, this night will serve as a beacon of hope for fans and players alike. Amorim’s side showed grit, resilience, and the kind of late-game heroics that define Manchester United’s storied history.
