Ruben Amorim enjoyed a spectacular home Premier League debut as Manchester United cruised to a commanding 4-0 victory over Everton at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Marcus Rashford and Joshua Zirkzee were the stars of the show, each bagging a brace to delight the home crowd.
The Portuguese manager, who replaced Erik ten Hag earlier this season, made six changes to the side that edged Bodo/Glimt 3-2 in midweek.
His gamble paid off as the Red Devils produced an attacking masterclass that has been sorely missed this campaign.
Marcus Rashford continued his revival under Amorim, scoring his third goal in as many matches.
The England international opened the scoring in the 34th minute when his shot took a deflection off Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite, leaving goalkeeper Jordan Pickford stranded.
Branthwaite endured a torrid first half, as his error led to United’s second. Amad Diallo dispossessed the young defender, setting up Zirkzee to score his first goal since the season opener.
United wasted no time in the second half, scoring just seconds after the restart. Rashford showcased his blistering pace and clinical finishing once again, netting his second of the game after being played in by Diallo.
Joshua Zirkzee, who had only scored once in 18 appearances before this game, looked rejuvenated.
His second goal came from another brilliant Diallo assist, capping off a stellar performance for the Dutchman.
The emphatic win marked a turning point for United fans, who have endured a tumultuous season filled with inconsistent performances.
Chants of Amorim’s name echoed around Old Trafford, signaling the supporters’ optimism under the new boss.
Despite the jubilant atmosphere, protests against the club’s owners, Jim Ratcliffe and the Glazer family, took center stage before kick-off.
The decision to increase ticket prices to £66 per match without concessions for children or pensioners has sparked outrage among fans.
The win lifts Manchester United to ninth in the Premier League, just four points shy of the top four.
However, a stern test awaits as they travel to face Arsenal on Wednesday.
For Everton, the defeat leaves them perilously close to the relegation zone.
With a daunting schedule that includes matches against Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester City, the Toffees face an uphill battle to avoid a drop.
This result provides a much-needed morale boost for Manchester United, signaling a potential resurgence under Amorim’s guidance.
The road ahead is challenging, but for now, United fans can savor a performance reminiscent of the club’s glory days.