Watch what Ruben Amorim did instantly after Matheus Cunha goal vs Brighton

Ruben Amorim looked incredibly relieved watching Matheus Cunha score the opening goal against Brighton.

Manchester United opened the scoring in the opening half hour at Old Trafford. A bit of fortune from Casemiro, via a deflected strike, ensured the Red Devils went into the half-time break with a 2-0 lead.

A win on Sunday would allow United to leapfrog Premier League rivals Liverpool in the table.

Ruben Amorim reacts to Matheus Cunha goal vs Brighton

Ruben Amorim might have been the most relieved figure inside the Theatre of Dreams – which is saying something!

But who can blame the tactician, given that reports speculating on Amorim’s potential sacking are hardly in the distant past.

United fans have struggled with false dawns, managerial reign after managerial reign. However, dare we say it aloud, Manchester United may have finally struck gold with the former Sporting CP boss.

* Ruben Amorim’s managerial stats at Manchester United, pre-Brighton ()

It’s early days, still, even should we manage to secure a third (yes, really!) consecutive win in the English top-flight.

Still, the magnitude of Cunha’s opening goal, and what it might potentially lead to, was absolutely evident for Amorim, as the 40-year-old let out a jubilant scream at his bench.