Manchester United returned to winning ways against Sunderland with a 2-0 win in the Premier League at Old Trafford on Saturday.
The Red Devils were coming to this game after a 3-1 defeat against Brentford and hence they desperately wanted to bounce back with a win, and they exactly did that.
Before the match, there was a lot of pressure on Ruben Amorim to deliver results as most fans expected them to go on a winning streak after winning against Chelsea. But they couldn't carry that momentum to London when they faced Keith Andrews' Brentford.
However, goals from Benjamin Sesko and Mason Mount meant, United sealed their third win in the first seven league games as they soared up to 10th position in the points table.
This was Sesko's second goal in consecutive games and he looked very impressive with the way he dominated the Sunderland defenders and kept them on their toes throughout the game.
Former Manchester United forward, Wayne Rooney showered praise on the new signing with the way he used his body and his overall influence in the team's attack.
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The Slovenian also showed promise in working with other forwards Bryan Mbuemo and Matheus Cunha at Old Trafford.
"I think he's a handful, and he uses his body well," he told on Wayne Rooney Show on BBC Sounds. "He challenges for balls, and it makes it easier for Mbeumo, Cunha when he's on, or Mount to make runs in behind him. So I think that's clearly something they've worked on.
"And obviously getting another goal, I think, will help him. So, I think for all the players, the win was massive. The manager, the win was massive and much needed."
What was Rooney's verdict on Man United new goalkeeper - Senne Lammens?
One primary change in this game for United was Amorim handing a start to new signing Senne Lammens, who joined the club this summer from Royal Antwerp.
The young Belgian goalkeeper replaced Altay Bayindir in goal in this game and to his credit he delivered a sensational performance as United registered their first clean sheet of the season.
"I think the keeper's done well," said Rooney. "He's obviously had the misjudgement where he's come out of the box and that could be end up in a different way. But I thought in the main, he simplified things. Which, for a keeper, is not a bad thing.
"He didn't take too many touches on the ball. He got the ball forward quick, and it was effective. Sesko has been good at winning headers in the air, and Mbeumo running in behind him. So, I actually thought Manchester United got the tactics right."
The 23-year-old made four saves, had 95% passing accuracy, completed 30 out of 37 long passes and had a commanding presence in the penalty area, something that United lacked in recent times.
Both Sesko and Lammens will look to continue this form in their upcoming games after the international break as United and Amorim desperately need to build on this winning momentum.
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