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Manchester United clinched back-to-back dwelling Premier League wins beneath Ruben Amorim for the primary time, because the Purple 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 crew doing a little issues proper however failing to take benefit up prime. In opposition to the Blues, it was virtually route one football at occasions which led to the win.
An extended purpose kick from Altay Bayindir led to Robert Sanchez’ purple card, whereas two immaculate crosses noticed the hosts get their two objectives.
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 dwelling, whereas the second was from a brief nook that Casemiro headed dwelling.
When Amad performs there, the Ivorian largely depends on intelligent footwork to evade his marker earlier than making an attempt to get into the field.
The ex-Bayern Munich star’s crossing capacity could be a enormous weapon ought to Amorim require, to not point out his superior defensive talents.
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 facet (all stats by way of sofascore).
He was substituted after 65 minutes, as he’s simply getting back from a harm lay-off. However it’s clear how vital Noussair Mazraoui is for Amorim.
Hopefully, he can stick with it this type, when the Purple Devils tackle Brentford away from dwelling subsequent weekend.
Function picture Jan Kruger by way of Getty Photographs
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