There was nearly a twist at the end of the half as Sunderland were initially awarded a penalty, only for VAR to intervene and overrule it
Manchester United forward Mason Mount celebrates scoring against Sunderland at Old Trafford, Manchester, on Saturday. Pic/AFP
Amorim’s bold calls with his team selection paid off as goalkeeper Senne Lammens kept a clean sheet on debut, while Mason Mount justified his place over Matheus Cunha with the opening goal.
Mount eased the home fans’ tension with a fine finish from Bryan Mbeumo’s cross on eight minutes. Bruno Fernandes saw a shot tipped onto the woodwork by Robin Roefs as United dominated the first half.
Striker Benjamin Sesko doubled the Red Devils’ advantage with a predatory finish from a long throw-in for his first Old Trafford goal since his move from German club RB Leipzig this summer.
There was nearly a twist at the end of the half as Sunderland were initially awarded a penalty, only for VAR to intervene and overrule it.
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