Relief for Amorim
Winning has been Amorim’s biggest problem since taking over last November. This was only his 10th win from 34 league games and going into Saturday’s match he accepted it would be “impossible” to continue in the job if results didn’t turn.
Which is why victory against Sunderland was crucial in a week when he was criticised by United greats Wayne Rooney and Gary Neville, and ahead of the international break, which has traditionally been a convenient time to make managerial changes.
“There’s always a lot of pressure, especially in a club like this, but we always try to take it in a positive way,” said Sesko, who scored for the second game running after his move from RB Leipzig worth up to $99 million. “We did it, and we showed once again that we can play well, that we can win games.”
Arsenal on a roll
That’s four wins in row for Arsenal.
Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka, from the penalty spot, inflicted a first defeat on new West Ham coach Nuno Espirito Santo as Arsenal prevailed 2-0 at Emirates Stadium.
Martín Zubimendi of Arsenal in action.Credit: Getty Images
After a daunting start to the campaign, Arsenal was back in the title hunt following three seasons as runner-up.
“We’ve had some tough games, particularly away. We are in a strong place in the Premier League and looking forward to coming back and pushing on,” Saka told the BBC after his 200th Premier League appearance.
“Mikel has very much improved my game. I am very grateful to have him as my coach. He will bring this club success and (I’m) looking forward to when that day comes.”
Kudus gets off the mark
Mohammed Kudus scored his first Tottenham goal to keep Thomas Frank’s team riding high.
Kudus’ second-half strike from the edge of the box secured a 2-1 win at Leeds to move Spurs up to third.
Spurs were unbeaten in their last seven games in all competitions and have lost just once in the league under Frank, who took charge in the summer.
Kudus was one of Frank’s big signings in the off season — joining from West Ham — and the forward produced the decisive moment at Elland Road where he cut in from the right and fired low past Karl Darlow in the 57th minute.
Spurs led through Mathys Tel, whose deflected shot rocketed into the top corner.
Leeds, which was unbeaten at home since February, equalized through Noah Okafor from close range in the 34th.
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