Player ratings: Sesko scores and Lemmen solid at the back as Man Utd crush Sunderland

Manchester United secured a huge win over Sunderland at Old Trafford on Saturday to ease the pressure on struggling boss Ruben Amorim.

First-half goals from Mason Mount and Benjamin Sesko were enough to earn United three points that move them up six places to eighth in the Premier League going into the international break.

Here is how United's players rated this afternoon:

Senne Lammens

An assured United debut from the deadline day signing. Confident coming for the ball and made a fine save from Granit Xhaka and one near the end. Will be hard to dislodge him. 8

Leny Yoro

Disciplined in his defending and deserving of his recall to the starting line-up after being benched for the previous two games . Brings better balance to United's back three. 7

Matthijs de Ligt

Alert to danger throughout and never caught out of position defending his goal. Played a key role in United's second goal, challenging for the flick-on that ultimately led to it. 7

Luke Shaw

Kept his place on the left side of United's back three, but moved inside to a more central position at times after the break, giving United greater control on the ball. 7

Amad

A constant threat down the right side. Tormented Sunderland's defence and unlucky not to score in the first-half when he cut inside and saw a goal-bound effort saved. 7

Casemiro

Back in the starting line-up following his one-match ban, he was disciplined in midfield, although he picked up an obligatory booking late on for a poor challenge. 7

Bruno Fernandes

Another ebullient performance from the United skipper, who was seemingly everywhere, covering so much ground. Had an exquisite chip tipped onto the bar by Robin Roefs. 7

Diogo Dalot

Kept his place following the Brentford debacle and it was from his long throw-in that Sesko was able to plunder United's second goal. Impressive energy levels. 7

Bryan Mbeumo

Provided the assist for Mount's opener and never gave the Sunderland defence any peace with his runs in behind and ability to pick up dangerous positions. 7

Benjamin Sesko

Scored for the second game running with a classic poacher's goal from close-range in the first-half. United exploited his aerial threat throughout to win second balls. 7

Mason Mount

Restored to the starting line-up and justified his selection by setting United on their way to victory with a superbly-taken goal. Standing ovation when taken off. 8

Subs:

Dorgu (Dalot, 64)

Solid at left wing-back. 6

Cunha (Mount, 64)

Lively attacking threat. 6

Mainoo (Mbeumo, 76)

Not enough time to impact the game. 6

Ugarte (Casemiro, 85)

A late arrival. N/A

Maguire (Yoro, 85)

Helped see out the win. N/A