Manchester United saw Arsenal take the lead through a set-piece – as feared pre-match – although, besides this, Andre Onana had very little to do.
Arsenal’s lead was doubled through yet another corner, which must be an area of concern for Amorim.
The game showed Amorim that he has a lot of work to do, but we already knew that.
Andreas Georgson has a lot of questions to answer
The chief set-piece coach at United is Swede Andreas Georgson, but after Arsenal schooled the Red Devils from corners, he has a lot of questions to answer with both goals coming via a corner.
Almost every single corner was a threat and troubled the United backline which stood static as the Gunners executed their routine.
Having been kept by Amorim, this will no doubt be something the Portuguese head coach will want to see improved going forward.
Amorim makes huge difference defensively
Throughout the past 24 months, away days against other big six sides was a daunting task for United as under Erik ten Hag, far too often it ended in a thrashing.
However, in the first run out against a top opponent under Amorim, United made a real game of it, looking so organised off the ball and brave on the ball – limiting the home side to corners.
Despite conceding the two corner goals, other than that, Arsenal did not create a lot and Amorim should be pleased with the defensive aspect of the performance at least.
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