Amorim, the manager of Manchester United, described their 4-2 win over Brighton & Hove Albion as being more important than their previous 2-1 victory over Liverpool F.C..
His reasoning: the Brighton win was, in his words, “a more complete performance” — the team created chances, defended at different moments, pressed high and low, and executed his tactical plan better.
He commented:
“I think it was a more complete performance than at Liverpool. … Today we did everything. When it is like this I feel more complete as a manager. I like this win more than last week.”
Why does he believe the Brighton win matters more?
Several reasons emerge:
- Consistency & momentum: The win marked their third straight Premier League victory, something United hadn’t achieved since August 2024. That suggests the team might be moving from isolated wins to real stability.
- Performance quality: Against Brighton, United did “a little bit of everything” — good possession, pressing, defending well and creating chances — whereas he felt the Liverpool win, although important, did not show that same full spectrum.
- Psychological boost: Beating Liverpool at Anfield was a big milestone, but following it up with a strong showing against a quality Brighton side adds a layer of credibility and belief that United can win not just big games but sustain performance.
- Tactical clarity: Amorim highlighted specific tactical elements — for example, how his team pressed, adapted during different parts of the game, and how certain players (like Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo) stepped up.
What are the wider implications?
- For United: This suggests they may be turning a corner under Amorim. If they can maintain this kind of performance, they may begin to challenge higher up the table.
- For Amorim’s own credibility: Having arrived amid scepticism, pulling off three wins in a row (including this more assured style) helps his case.
- For opponents: It signals that United may now be more dangerous — not just when winning, but in how they’re winning.
In short: While beating Liverpool was headline-grabbing, the Brighton win felt to Amorim like the more meaningful one — because it combined result and clear, sustained performance.
