THERE was a rendition of “Amorim’s Red and White Army” before Manchester United had scored.
‘We’ll support you evermore’ read one banner in the middle of the Stretford End. United fans even sang Amorim’s praises to the tune of Bonnie Tyler.
It was not en masse. Many do not believe Amorim will “bring the glory days again” and “turn the Reds around”. It is likelier to end in heartache, as Bonnie sang.
This was not a statement win against the side promoted to the Championship via the Play-offs. That anyone should consider three points Sunderland on their own patch as significant indicates something is seriously wrong.
Plenty will view this as a reprieve – at best. Jose Mourinho and Erik ten Hag approached the October internationals with the axe hovering above them. It could yet come down on Amorim.
If it does, he has bowed out on the relative high of a tenth Premier League win in his 50th game in charge.