Ruben Amorim is feeling a bit better about his men after Manchester United collected a fairly-comfortable 4-1 win over lowly Wolves on Monday.
The Red Devils dominated the first half and led through Bruno Fernandes only to see themselves level at halftime following a Jean-Ricner Bellegarde finish.
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Yet United rallied after the break with Bryan Mbeumo scoring before Fernandes added an assist on a Mason Mount goal and then converted a penalty to give the ascendant Red Devils a comfortable finish.
Man United are now a point off the top four and unbeaten in three-straight matches. Here’s what Amorim had to say after the win.
Ruben Amorim reaction — Manchester United manager speaks after comfortable win at Wolves
Thoughts on the game? “We started the game really well. We scored a goal and let Wolves come back to the game a little bit. In the second half, with good pace and with good quality and decisions we finished the game. Wolves are in a difficult moment, so I think it was a good win.”
Good to see your team get more clinical finishing? “We scored four but we had a lot of shots so I cannot make the connection with more clinical. We improved a lot if you compare last season and this season. We are created so many more chances, scored more goals, and created more spots of danger.”
You brought Mason Mount into the team and the front three was so fluid: “They have the quality to do that. They change positions, especially if you play a guy like Matheus Cunha. He moves more than a typical No. 9 so we took advantage of that.”
Did you feel the early second half goal was critical? “I felt since the first minute if it’s not sooner, we will win the game. I really enjoyed the way we played the second half.”
Do you feel like you have to build on this? “Every week that we win a game I get this question — we know we need to win the next one. This one is in the past so let’s go.”
Mason Mount reaction after Man United beat Wolves 4-1
How much did you need that second half performance? “Massively. I thought the first half we had loads of chances and didn’t take them, and then we let them back in with some sloppy play. We were disappointed as a group. The gaffer had some things to say and then it was down to us to react and go out in the second half and put out a proper performance.”
Pre-halftime let down was a bit too familiar? “We can’t let that creep in. As you’ve said it’s been a little bit over the past couple weeks. We can’t let it happen. If they have a few chances we have to stay in the game and defend as an 11. We obviously switched off and then they scored. It doesn’t matter who you play in the Premier League, they can score, they can create. Second half all of our focus was be ruthless, finish our chances, and attack with purpose.”
Nice to be within sight of the top four? “We know we need to win games. We should’ve won more recently so yeah it’s tough when we don’t perform to the best of our abilities because we know what we can do when we’re at full flow. It’s good for us to push up, and we need to keep going.”
