Ruben Amorim has an opportunity to solve a Manchester United problem Erik ten Hag never did

Winning two and drawing one of his first three games in charge, Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim would be within his rights to feel satisfied with the start to his tenure.

After his first game at the helm ended in a 1-1 draw against Ipswich Town at Portman Road, Amorim sampled the taste of success as United boss for the first time four days when Bodo/Glimt visited Old Trafford in the Europa League.

He then experienced the thrill of winning handsomely on Sunday, watching his side beat Everton 4-0 at Old Trafford, marking their biggest margin of victory in the Premier League in more than three years.

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With all due respect, Ipswich, Bodo/Glimt and Everton should not be daunting opponents for Amorim. Nevertheless, United, as they found out in each game, albeit in different ways, know nothing is a given.

Wednesday night's trip to the Emirates Stadium to face Arsenal will mark Amorim's sternest test yet. The Gunners, after a minor wobble, have recently rediscovered their mojo, scoring 10 goals in their last two games, blowing both Sporting Lisbon and West Ham United away.

United do not have a particularly encouraging record at the Emirates, either. They have lost each of their last three visits and are winless in six since prevailing 3-1 in the FA Cup fourth round in 2019.

United lost both visits to the Emirates during the Erik ten Hag era, losing 3-2 in 2022/23 and 3-1 last season. On another day, United may have won last season's encounter had VAR not chalked off what Alejandro Garnacho thought was the winner.

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