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Richard Martin

Richard Martin

Man Utd player ratings vs Sunderland: Relief for Ruben Amorim! Mason Mount & Benjamin Sesko deliver as solid Senne Lammens does everything right on impressive debut

Ruben Amorim can put his feet up and enjoy the international break knowing his job is safe for now after Manchester United enjoyed a surprisingly comfortable 2-0 win over Sunderland. Mason Mount struck early to get the Red Devils off on the right foot before Benjamin Sesko pounced after waves of pressure from the hosts, who deservedly won a third home game in a row.

Wayne Rooney lifts lid on Cristiano Ronaldo's infamous wink after World Cup 2006 red card as Man Utd legend makes stunning revelation about controversial England-Portugal tie

Wayne Rooney has finally revealed how he really felt towards Cristiano Ronaldo after he was sent off during England's World Cup quarter-final tie with Portugal in 2006. Ronaldo and Rooney were Manchester United team-mates at the time but their relationship looked to be threatened after Ronaldo played a role in Rooney getting a red card and then winked towards the Portugal bench.

Man City player ratings vs Monaco: Nico Gonzalez, what are you doing?! Midfielder gives away penalty in disappointing draw to spoil vintage Champions League night for Erling Haaland

Erling Haaland was on the prowl and at his most dangerous but he was left disappointed as Manchester City were denied victory in the Champions League at Monaco by a late penalty given away by Nico Gonzalez. Haaland scored his 51st and 52nd goals in Europe's top competitions to tie Mohamed Salah as the 10th highest scorer. But City were pegged back, first by a scorching strike from Jordan Teze and then by Eric Dier's penalty in the 90th minute.

Man Utd player ratings vs Brentford: Harry Maguire, that is pathetic! Lumbering centre-back proves he's way past it as Bruno Fernandes penalty miss adds more misery to Ruben Amorim's wretched reign

Bruno Fernandes missed a penalty and Harry Maguire had a day to forget as Manchester United sank to a worrying 3-1 defeat at Brentford which leaves Ruben Amorim's reputation further in tatters. The Red Devils were hoping to make the most of a bad start by Brentford and record back-to-back wins in the Premier League for the first time under their coach but it all went horribly wrong and piled more pressure on their beleaguered manager.

James Trafford, Robbie Keane, Alvaro Morata and the worst transfer decisions as Man City goalkeeper faces season playing second fiddle to Gianluigi Donnarumma

In another world, James Trafford would be making an emotional and triumphant return on Saturday to Manchester City with Burnley as the Clarets' shot-stopping extraordinaire. But instead he will be watching his former side take on City from the bench, watching the recently crowned Yashin trophy winner Gianluigi Donnarumma keep goal instead.

Man City player ratings vs Huddersfield Town: Phil Foden is on fire! Midfielder guides Pep Guardiola's side to Carabao Cup win with goal and assist as Kalvin Phillips make surprise return

Phil Foden continued his wonderful start to the season by starring in Manchester City's 2-0 win at Huddersfield Town as Pep Guardiola's side strolled into the fourth round of the Carabao Cup with little resistance. Foden scored the opener and then set up Savinho, whose second-half goal killed off any hope of a fightback from the League Two side.

Man Utd player ratings vs Chelsea: Casemiro, you lucky boy! Brazilian goes from hero to zero as battling Bruno Fernandes helps keep Ruben Amorim afloat

Manchester United finally beat a top-level opponent under Ruben Amorim at Old Trafford as they secured a 2-1 win over Chelsea, courtesy of goals from Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro. And yet the Portuguese coach should still face hard questions after his side made life hard for themselves despite taking a 2-0 lead against 10 men, following Robert Sanchez's early red card.