Mason Mount shone as Manchester United picked up a vital 2-0 win over Sunderland to ease the pressure on Ruben Amorim. The Portuguese head coach made five changes to his starting line up for the match, with Senne Lammens handed his debut for the club in goal.
Mount gave his side the perfect start when he fired in an early opener after a brilliant cross into the box from Bryan Mbeumo to ease any early nerves. United grew in confidence and almost doubled their lead when both Amad and Mbeumo drew decent saves from Robin Roefs, before the keeper pulled off a brilliant stop to deny Bruno Fernandes.
United finally got their second when Benjamin Sesko converted from close range after a long throw into the penalty box from Diogo Dalot. In a low-key second half, there were a few half-chances for either side and Lammens made an important save in the final minutes to make sure of the win.
Here is how we rated the United players on an important day for Amorim.
1. MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 04: Mason Mount of Manchester United celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Sunderland at Old Trafford on October 04, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)
Manchester United player ratings from the 2-0 win over Sunderland | Getty Images
2. Senne Lammens - 8
A good save to deny Granit Xhaka and a confident claim for a cross to ease the pressure. His distribution was good throughout the match. An important save at the very end. | Getty Images
3. Leny Yoro - 7
Solid and secure in the backline. He rarely looked flustered on his return to the starting line up. A key role in the second goal of the game with his underlapping run. | Getty Images
4. Matthijs De Ligt - 7
A commanding presence at the back. He was as dependable as you have come to expect and read the game expertly. | Manchester United via Getty Images