Sunderland, meanwhile, is confounding the traditional low expectations placed on a newly promoted team.

Ruben Amorim insisted his Manchester United players proved they are behind their under-pressure manager after his side dominated Sunderland in Saturday's 2-0 win at Old Trafford.

Recently signed United goalkeeper Senne Lammens impressed on his debut while Sunderland saw a penalty overturned before the break and were otherwise unable to avoid falling to just their second Premi...