The Red Devils secured their third victory in just over half an hour, with both goals finding the net past a busy Robin Rof.
Mason Mount, the somewhat forgotten midfielder, opened the scoring for the hosts. He showcased his enduring magic, delicately controlling the ball before expertly slotting it into the net with great finesse in just the eighth minute.
Perhaps United's biggest takeaway from this match was another goal from Benjamin Šeško, his second in as many games. Following a throw-in, the Black Cats' defense reacted sluggishly, allowing the Slovenian to tap in a loose rebound.
This result bought Ruben Amorim some much-needed time, as the Portuguese manager was on the brink of dismissal before this fixture. A failure to win would have seen him out, but this victory has earned him a reprieve, though for how long remains to be seen.
With this win, United now sit in eighth place in the table with 10 points, one less than Sunderland. However, half of the Premier League still has their matches to play.
Amorim's biggest test will likely come next weekend when United travel to Anfield to face their fierce rivals and champions, Liverpool.
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