Rúben Amorim tells the board that he jas found his new Victor Gyokeres after revealing his new year lineup as he plans to be starting a lot of young stars.
Tyler Fletcher set the tone for Travis Binnion’s team with a superbly executed volley, opening the scoring in style. Shortly after, Dan Gore doubled Manchester United’s advantage at the half-hour mark. The team headed into the break with a comfortable two-goal lead, firmly in control of the match.
The action intensified in the second half, with Ethan Wheatley adding to the scoreline before Jack Moorhouse struck twice to further cement United’s dominance. Although Southampton managed to grab a consolation goal, the Reds were unshaken, wrapping up an emphatic 5-1 victory.
Ruben Amorim was spotted at Carrington, watching the under-21s in action ahead of his first Manchester derby. Standing alongside first-team coach Darren Fletcher, Amorim’s presence underscored his focus on the club’s academy prospects and his intention to foster a strong connection between youth and senior squads.
Ethan Wheatley, who made his Premier League debut under Erik ten Hag in April, continued to shine with a brilliant goal to make it 4-0. This standout performance in front of Amorim may further his aspirations of breaking into the senior team. Wheatley’s path to consistent first-team opportunities likely hinges on maintaining his goal-scoring form at the youth level. Wrexham has reportedly expressed interest in acquiring the young striker in the upcoming transfer window, though it remains uncertain if Manchester United will approve a move to help him gain valuable senior experience. With performances like these, the demand for Wheatley’s talents is bound to grow.
