Manchester United provided competence just as rumors of an unimaginable relegation were starting to circulate.
Last Sunday's 2-2 draw was fantastic value for the new and improved Red Devils, who gave it their all on Merseyside, despite the world expecting a thumping by Liverpool at Anfield.
Before Sunday's FA Cup third-round match against Arsenal, Amorim has enjoyed the first full week off since the November international break, and United undoubtedly benefited from the time off between games.
The Red Devils will be eager to exact revenge for December's loss by heaping the blame on Mikel Arteta's team after being set-pieced in their last meeting in north London.
Here is a possible lineup of Manchester united in the fa cup against Arsenal
Man Utd predicted lineup vs Arsenal [3-4-2-1]
GK: Andre Onana – Altay Bayindir hasn't shown that he can be relied upon on such a significant occasion, notwithstanding Onana's problems in the United goal.
CB: Lizandro Martinez – Martinez had some atonement last weekend after his awful performance against Newcastle. The impact he may have on Amorim's project was demonstrated by his performance on Merseyside.
CB: Harry Maguire – Maguire put on another excellent performance at Anfield, but it was overshadowed by his last-minute misfire. In order to avoid Arsenal's set pieces, he will be crucial.
CB: Leny Toro – Yoro is a serious candidate to take Matthijs de Ligt's place, who was instrumental in both of the Reds' goals last weekend, but Amorim would prefer not to make many changes from the match against Liverpool.
LWB: Diogo Dalot – Last Saturday, Trent Alexander-Arnold made him look like a world-beater, but on Sunday, Dalot will face Jurrien Timber, who will be a far tougher test.
CM: Kobbie Maino – Chelsea has ties to Even though Mainoo hasn't been particularly impressive this season, there have been indications that the young midfielder is performing at the same level as during his breakthrough campaign.
CM: Manuel Ugarte – The resilient Uruguayan, who comes into this match fresh off his best showing while wearing a United shirt, is needed in Amorim's pivot.
RWB: Amad Diallo – Amad, who only played the second half against the Emirates in December, dropped into a wing-back position where he excelled at the beginning of the new manager's tenure, giving Noussair Mazraoui a much-needed break.
AM: Alejandro Garnacho – Amorim needs a backup outlet in the frontline if he decides to switch up top. Garnacho gives Arsenal's defense the necessary zeal and quickness.
AM: Bruno Fernandes – When Fernandes plays as he did against Liverpool, United always has a chance. The Red Devils depend on their skipper to always rise to the challenge.
ST: Joshua Zirkzee – After being booed off by fans 30 minutes into the 2-0 loss to Newcastle, Rasmus Hojlund continues to struggle under Amorim, which could lead to Zirkzee's comeback in a matter of weeks.
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