After Manchester United’s 2-1 victory at Liverpool’s Anfield, Amorim acknowledged it as a big moment — their first win there in nearly ten years, and a rare string of back-to-back wins for the club since his arrival.
However, he was quick to dampen any runaway optimism: he emphasised that football margins are fine (“If Gakpo shoots 20 centimetres different, then the narrative would be completely different.”)
What’s at stake now: Hunting a hat-trick, staying consistent
With two consecutive Premier League wins under his belt, Amorim is now targeting a third straight win — something he has not yet achieved with United since taking charge.
He stressed that the win over Liverpool doesn’t rewrite the broader objective, which remains building consistency, staying focused, and not changing direction just because one game feels special.
The next challenge: Brighton & Hove Albion
Amorim highlighted that the upcoming match — against Brighton — will be very difficult. He praised their manager Fabian Hürzeler and his team’s qualities: strong build-up play, intensity, transitions and set pieces. He clearly expects this to be a tough test of United’s form.
Injury and squad update
Amorim noted some minor injury concerns: Harry Maguire and Mason Mount have knocks but nothing too serious; Lisandro Martínez is nearing a return to training after his knee injury.
Why this matters
- The win at Anfield gives United renewed momentum and belief; but as Amorim points out, belief must be backed by consistency.
- A third consecutive win would underline that the club may be turning a corner under his leadership.
- But the warning is clear: big wins are fine, but the difficult part is sustaining them week in, week out.
- For United fans and players alike, the message is one of patience — the immediate euphoria of a big result is tempered by the reality that the season is long and the challenges many.
In short: Amorim is celebrating a significant milestone, but he’s very much aware that the job is far from done. The focus now shifts to maintaining the level, facing tough games with humility, and avoiding letting one win become a distraction from the broader aim.
