Marcus Rashford and Joshua Zirkzee alternated in goal-scoring duties. The Englishman scored the first and the third strikes, while the Dutchman, who returned to the starting lineup for the first time since September, buried home the second and the fourth.
While Diallo’s name wasn’t on the scoresheet, his influence was undeniable.
The 22-year-old started as a right wingback in the newly adopted 3-4-2-1 formation, and proved to be an utter thorn in the side of the Everton defenders.
The Ivorian dispossessed Jarrad Branthwaite in the play that culminated in the second goal, before providing the assists for the third and fourth strikes.
Therefore, Amorim was impressed by what he saw from the former Atalanta man, crediting former caretaker coach Ruud van Nistelrooy for his significantly improved displays.
“He is really big in talent, but small in size,” said the Portuguese manager in his post-match interview with BBC Match of the Day.
“He did a great job but he also has to improve. He is a great moment. Ruud van Nistelrooy helped him a lot in his games in charge and now he’s helping me.
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