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Manchester United clinched back-to-back house Premier League wins underneath Ruben Amorim for the primary time, because the Pink Devils clinched a well-known 2-1 win in opposition to arch-rivals Chelsea on Saturday.
In earlier gameweeks, Ruben Amorim has usually spoke of the workforce performing some issues proper however failing to take benefit up high. Towards the Blues, it was nearly route one soccer at occasions which led to the win.
A protracted objective kick from Altay Bayindir led to Robert Sanchez’ purple card, whereas two immaculate crosses noticed the hosts get their two targets.
And each crosses got here from Noussair Mazraoui, who began at proper wingback once more.
Immaculate crossing
Typically occasions, there have been complaints of Benjamin Sesko or the opposite forwards being remoted within the field because of a scarcity of service. That was not the case in opposition to the Blues.
The Moroccan tried three crosses, and twice he discovered his man. The primary led to Bruno Fernandes diverting house, whereas the second was from a brief nook that Casemiro headed house.
When Amad performs there, the Ivorian principally depends on intelligent footwork to evade his marker earlier than attempting to get into the field.
The ex-Bayern Munich star’s crossing capacity is usually a big weapon ought to Amorim require, to not point out his superior defensive skills.
Defensively unbeatable
He was concerned in six floor duels, and one aerial duel, and the 27-year-old gained all of them. Chelsea gamers noticed no pleasure down his flank.
The Morocco worldwide additionally accomplished 4 tackles, accomplished one clearance, and made six ball recoveries. Not solely that, he additionally gained two free-kicks for the house aspect (all stats by way of sofascore).
He was substituted after 65 minutes, as he’s simply getting back from a damage lay-off. However it’s clear how essential Noussair Mazraoui is for Amorim.
Hopefully, he can keep on this manner, when the Pink Devils tackle Brentford away from house subsequent weekend.
Function picture Jan Kruger by way of Getty Pictures
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