Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim celebrated his first Premier League victory in style as his team dismantled Everton 4-0 at Old Trafford on Sunday. The win extended Amorim’s unbeaten start with United to three games, offering a glimpse of hope for the Red Devils under their new Portuguese coach.

Amorim, who replaced Erik ten Hag in November after arriving from Sporting Lisbon, had previously overseen a 1-1 draw against Ipswich and a thrilling 3-2 Europa League win over Bodo/Glimt. Sunday’s commanding performance, however, marked the most promising moment of his tenure so far.

United fans, who had earlier protested rising ticket prices with banners reading “Stop Exploiting Loyalty,” were treated to an emphatic display that hinted at a brighter future. Ninth-placed United’s clinical performance demonstrated Amorim’s early impact, even as the manager cautioned that the team would “suffer for a long period” before competing for top honors.

Rashford and Zirkzee Lead the Charge
Marcus Rashford continued his rich vein of form, opening the scoring in the 34th minute with a deflected strike from the edge of the area. Just seven minutes later, Joshua Zirkzee capitalized on Everton’s defensive errors, converting from Bruno Fernandes’ clever assist to double the lead.

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Rashford struck again moments into the second half, finishing calmly from Amad Diallo’s precise pass to make it 3-0. The England forward’s seventh goal of the season highlighted his importance under Amorim’s system.

Zirkzee, who had faced criticism for a prolonged goal drought, sealed the rout in the 64th minute, finishing confidently from another Diallo assist. The Dutch striker’s brace marked a significant turnaround, showcasing his potential to thrive in United’s attack.

Chelsea and Arsenal Tighten the Top Four Race
Elsewhere, Chelsea maintained their strong form with a 3-0 victory over Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge. Goals from Nicolas Jackson, Enzo Fernandez, and Cole Palmer extended Chelsea’s unbeaten run to six games in all competitions, pushing them into third place and level on points with second-placed Arsenal.

Meanwhile, Tottenham’s hopes of breaking into the top four suffered a setback as they drew 1-1 with Fulham. Despite Fulham being reduced to 10 men after Tom Cairney’s late red card, Spurs were unable to capitalize.

City and Liverpool Set for Showdown
Attention now turns to the evening clash at Anfield, where Manchester City will face Liverpool in a crucial test of their title credentials. City, currently in fifth place after Chelsea’s win, face mounting pressure to keep pace with the league leaders.

Ruben Amorim may have stolen the early headlines on Sunday, but all eyes will be on the high-stakes battle between two of the league’s heavyweights as the Premier League drama unfolds.