From three wins to a long-lost belief in MU

Bryan Mbeumo has been shining recently.

Three consecutive victories - against Liverpool, Brighton and Sunderland - not only helped coach Ruben Amorim's team temporarily surpass their Merseyside rivals in the rankings, but also rekindled an emotion that fans thought they had lost: faith.

Shadows of the past and lessons from Ten Hag

Since Sir Jim Ratcliffe announced that he would keep Amorim for at least three more years and put his full faith in the Portuguese strategist, Man Utd seemed to escape the heavy atmosphere that surrounded them after a series of unstable results at the beginning of the season.

No one expected a team that had struggled to maintain two consecutive wins to now be close to five consecutive wins – a mark they have not reached since February 2024. The signs of improvement are not just in the dry numbers. They are reflected in the way Man Utd react to adversity, in the confidence they show when facing opponents who have previously caused them trouble, and in the spirit of unity that is gradually forming under Amorim.

The last time Man Utd won five games in a row was during Erik ten Hag’s brief spell in charge in February 2024 – a season that looked to be falling apart but was saved by winning the FA Cup against Manchester City. They started their run with a 4-2 win over Newport County in the FA Cup. That game saw Man Utd draw 2-2 but Antony and Rasmus Højlund scored twice in the second half, sparking a brief revival.

The winning smile has returned to MU.

The Red Devils won their next four Premier League games, beating Wolves 4-3 in a thrilling encounter with Kobbie Mainoo scoring the winner in injury time. They then thrashed West Ham 3-0, with Alejandro Garnacho scoring an inspirational double.

The trip to Aston Villa was the highlight, with Scott McTominay scoring in the 86th minute to help United overcome a side who had lost only three home games that season. And finally a 2-1 win at Luton Town, with Højlund scoring an early double.

However, that winning streak came to an end when Fulham beat them at Old Trafford. It is a familiar image of the club in the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era - bursting into life and then fading quickly. What is lacking is not talent, but the courage to maintain the winning streak. And that is the lesson Amorim needs to remember if he wants to truly rebuild this team.

Amorim and the Beginning of a New Faith

Three wins now isn't enough for Man Utd to say they're back, but it's enough for fans to feel they're on the right track. Beating Liverpool at Anfield - for the first time since 2016 - is symbolic.

Victory over Brighton, who had beaten them three times at Old Trafford, showed the club were beginning to overcome the “psychological ghosts” that had haunted them for years, and a comfortable 2-0 win over Sunderland ended a run of three consecutive wins, moving them up to sixth place, above Liverpool.

Man Utd may not be strong enough to compete for the title, but with the way they are progressing, fans have the right to believe that the dark days are over.

The biggest difference between Amorim and his predecessor is the way he manages team spirit. No more tense press conferences or player conflicts that spill over into the media, Amorim chooses to work quietly but effectively.

The former Sporting CP boss also restored order in the dressing room, instilled ambition in the young players and demanded sacrifices from the big-name stars. Amorim’s United were not exactly flashy, but they were pragmatic, cohesive and had a clear plan – the basics this team had lacked for a decade.

Two more wins – which could come in early November – would see the Red Devils reach five consecutive wins for the first time in nearly two years. However, the real value of this run lies not in the statistics, but in the spirit of victory that is gradually returning.

Old Trafford was once known as the “Theatre of Dreams”, but over the years that dream has become a distant memory. Amorim is rekindling that luster, step by step, with simple but meaningful victories.

United may not yet be strong enough to challenge for the title, but the way they are progressing, fans can be confident that the dark days are behind them. With belief reborn, longer winning streaks – and more memorable seasons – will be just a matter of time.

Source: https://znews.vn/tu-ba-tran-thang-den-mot-niem-tin-da-lau-khong-thay-o-mu-post1597702.html