Optimism high after Amorim breathes new life into star duo

Man Utd face Arsenal on Wednesday with a new sense of optimism under Ruben Amorim that has not been seen for several years.

Both the Portuguese's tactics and team management appear to be working well. The players are adapting to the style of play and there is a greater intensity.

And with other results algo going their way, United are just four points off the top four with just two games played under Amorim.

Amorim has unlocked Marcus Rashford's potential who is again scoring goals and showing desire that was missing under Ten Hag.

Rashford has bettered his previous record under Tn Hag by scoring as many goals in the last three games as he did in the previous 12 games.

Amorim has also managed to get Joshua Zirkzee also amongst the goals. It means with these two on fire they have answered one of the key areas where the club had been struggling.

The team's victory run since Amorim's appointment has propelled United to currently being the best team in the city, offering a fresh narrative for a club that has been stuck in doldrums for over a decade. 

But Amorim asserts that the journey to bring United back to its glory still has a long way to go.

United's rivalry with Arsenal is old and fierce. As United gear up to face Arsenal on Wednesday, it's a golden opportunity for Amorim to prove his mettle against a team that is vying for the title this season.

United's progress under Amorim is undeniable, but taking points off Arsenal at the Emirates could translate this progress into a formidable statement.

Amorim is prepared for a challenging festive fixture period ahead. Games against Wolves, Newcastle, league leaders Liverpool, Nottingham Forest, Tottenham, and a city derby await United.

The coming weeks present multiple opportunities for Amorim to stamp his authority and show the footballing world that the recent upturn in United's fortunes is more than just a fluke.