Ruben Amorim heaved a sigh of relief as Manchester United registered a comfortable 2-0 win over Sunderland at Old Trafford after goals from Mason Mount and Benjamin Sesko.
Pressure was high on manager Amorim after a disappointing start to the season. But Mount eased the nerves with a fine early finish.
A superb save from Sunderland goalkeeper Robin Roefs denied Bruno Fernandes before Sesko netted his first Old Trafford goal after 31 minutes.
It was a great day for New Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens. The $24.7 million signing from Royal Antwerp on transfer deadline day kept a clean sheet on debut and earned United's first shut out of the season.
Below are the player ratings for Manchester United against Sunderland.
Manchester United ratings
Senne Lammens (8/10): A United debut for the Belgian goalkeeper and little to do in the first half as his side dominated. Made first save on 43 minutes from Granit Xhaka, then won roars of approval for taking a high ball a minute later. Saved a poor Talbi shot with his legs on 90. Not easy in rainy, windy, sunny, conditions, but he passed his first test and got a clean sheet too.
Leny Yoro (7/10): Back in the team as United made it three home wins on the bounce. Got forward. Couple of dodgy passes, couple of good interceptions and well placed to win an 84th minute corner. Needs to be more aggressive. He’ll get there.
Matthijs De Ligt (7/10): Encouraged Lammens and comfortable as Sunderland started with a back four, then changed. Won the first balls and the second ones. United have been poor, but the record against promoted teams isn’t – now 25 unbeaten.
Luke Shaw (6/10): A battle against Traore, for which he was ticked off by the referee but not booked. Nicked a ball off Brobbey as Sunderland attacked on 63 minutes.
Diogo Dalot (7/10): Ball watching as Traore had an early Sunderland chance, but put the throw-in which led to the second. Read a situation well which led to a shot on 40. Pressed well.
Amad Diallo (8/10): Stretched his former club Sunderland before the opening goal, then ran towards goal and shot on target on 20 after a positive attack. Nice interchanges with Mbeumo and set up Casemiro too. Impressive going forward but defended well, too.
Casemiro (7/10): Quietly effective, yet dominant in Ruben Amorim’s 50th United match. At the start of the second half, when teams normally hit back against United, Amorim’s side had 88 per cent possession in the first 15 minutes. Dreadful shot on 69 after Amad set him up. A needless yellow on the edge of Sunderland’s box on 80.
Bruno Fernandes (7/10): Defensive midfield, but was further forward as he hit a shot with no backlift and four opponents around him that was tipped on to the post. Moved forward after Mainoo came on with 15 to play.
Mason Mount (8/10): Surprise started over Cunha but he put United ahead with a terrific finish after setting himself up after eight minutes. Super movement between the lines. His coach was delighted with him.
Bryan Mbeumo (8/10): Left foot ball to set up Mount’s opener. Delightful turn and shot on target after 22 as United dominated down the right. Linked up beautifully with Amad a couple of times.
Benjamin Sesko (8/10): The central forward and scored his first goal at Old Trafford after calamitous Sunderland defending. Got himself in the right position in front of the goalkeeper. Dropped deeper, drew in Sunderland players and freed up space for others. Intelligent.
Substitutes
Patrick Dorgu (Dalot, 63') 6/10: Got forward on 91 to clip a ball in behind Cunha.
Matheus Cunha (Mount, 63') 7/10: Showed a lovely touch on 75, then was fouled by Xhaka, who was yellow carded. Made a smart run but was well tackled by Geertruida. Shot on target in a second half when United didn’t so much.
Kobbie Mainoo (Mbeumo, 75') 6/10: The fifth league game in a row where he came off the bench. Played alongside Casemiro in a more defensive role. Lovely spin on 85.
Manuel Ugarte (Casemiro, 84') Not applicable.
Maguire (Yoro, 84') N/A.
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if you go
The flights
Emirates have direct flights from Dubai to Glasgow from Dh3,115. Alternatively, if you want to see a bit of Edinburgh first, then you can fly there direct with Etihad from Abu Dhabi.
The hotel
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Located in the heart of Mackintosh's Glasgow, the Dakota Deluxe is perhaps the most refined hotel anywhere in the city. Doubles from Dh850
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Events and tours
There are various Mackintosh specific events throughout 2018 – for more details and to see a map of his surviving designs see glasgowmackintosh.com
For walking tours focussing on the Glasgow Style, see the website of the Glasgow School of Art.
More information
For ideas on planning a trip to Scotland, visit www.visitscotland.com
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BOSH!'s pantry essentials
Nutritional yeast
This is Firth's pick and an ingredient he says, "gives you an instant cheesy flavour". He advises making your own cream cheese with it or simply using it to whip up a mac and cheese or wholesome lasagne. It's available in organic and specialist grocery stores across the UAE.
Seeds
"We've got a big jar of mixed seeds in our kitchen," Theasby explains. "That's what you use to make a bolognese or pie or salad: just grab a handful of seeds and sprinkle them over the top. It's a really good way to make sure you're getting your omegas."
Umami flavours
"I could say soya sauce, but I'll say all umami-makers and have them in the same batch," says Firth. He suggests having items such as Marmite, balsamic vinegar and other general, dark, umami-tasting products in your cupboard "to make your bolognese a little bit more 'umptious'".
Onions and garlic
"If you've got them, you can cook basically anything from that base," says Theasby. "These ingredients are so prevalent in every world cuisine and if you've got them in your cupboard, then you know you've got the foundation of a really nice meal."
Your grain of choice
Whether rice, quinoa, pasta or buckwheat, Firth advises always having a stock of your favourite grains in the cupboard. "That you, you have an instant meal and all you have to do is just chuck a bit of veg in."
COMPANY PROFILE
Name: Qyubic
Started: October 2023
Founder: Namrata Raina
Based: Dubai
Sector: E-commerce
Current number of staff: 10
Investment stage: Pre-seed
Initial investment: Undisclosed
The Lowdown
Us
Director: Jordan Peele
Starring: Lupita Nyong'o, Winston Duke, Shahadi Wright Joseqph, Evan Alex and Elisabeth Moss
Rating: 4/5
Red flags
- Promises of high, fixed or 'guaranteed' returns.
- Unregulated structured products or complex investments often used to bypass traditional safeguards.
- Lack of clear information, vague language, no access to audited financials.
- Overseas companies targeting investors in other jurisdictions - this can make legal recovery difficult.
- Hard-selling tactics - creating urgency, offering 'exclusive' deals.
Courtesy: Carol Glynn, founder of Conscious Finance Coaching
Key findings of Jenkins report
- Founder of the Muslim Brotherhood, Hassan al Banna, "accepted the political utility of violence"
- Views of key Muslim Brotherhood ideologue, Sayyid Qutb, have “consistently been understood” as permitting “the use of extreme violence in the pursuit of the perfect Islamic society” and “never been institutionally disowned” by the movement.
- Muslim Brotherhood at all levels has repeatedly defended Hamas attacks against Israel, including the use of suicide bombers and the killing of civilians.
- Laying out the report in the House of Commons, David Cameron told MPs: "The main findings of the review support the conclusion that membership of, association with, or influence by the Muslim Brotherhood should be considered as a possible indicator of extremism."
UAE v Gibraltar
What: International friendly
When: 7pm kick off
Where: Rugby Park, Dubai Sports City
Admission: Free
Online: The match will be broadcast live on Dubai Exiles’ Facebook page
UAE squad: Lucas Waddington (Dubai Exiles), Gio Fourie (Exiles), Craig Nutt (Abu Dhabi Harlequins), Phil Brady (Harlequins), Daniel Perry (Dubai Hurricanes), Esekaia Dranibota (Harlequins), Matt Mills (Exiles), Jaen Botes (Exiles), Kristian Stinson (Exiles), Murray Reason (Abu Dhabi Saracens), Dave Knight (Hurricanes), Ross Samson (Jebel Ali Dragons), DuRandt Gerber (Exiles), Saki Naisau (Dragons), Andrew Powell (Hurricanes), Emosi Vacanau (Harlequins), Niko Volavola (Dragons), Matt Richards (Dragons), Luke Stevenson (Harlequins), Josh Ives (Dubai Sports City Eagles), Sean Stevens (Saracens), Thinus Steyn (Exiles)
