Senne Lammens delivers a commanding debut performance at Old Trafford, restoring calm and confidence to Manchester United’s goal
Manchester United supporters felt a refreshing sense of calm return to Old Trafford on a crisp evening against Sunderland. For weeks, people around the club had questioned whether Ruben Amorim could steady the side after a mixed start to the season. However, in this Premier League match on October 4, 2025, the players delivered a confident and determined display. It reminded fans of the old United spirit. From the first whistle, the energy inside the stadium felt different. The crowd sensed something special was about to happen.
In the early minutes, United pushed forward with purpose. Their passing looked sharp, and their movements showed clear intent. Mason Mount scored in the eighth minute. He calmly finished after a neat link-up play in midfield, and that goal lifted belief in the stands. Soon after, Benjamin Sesko added the second goal with a smart finish in the 31st minute—his first at Old Trafford. The roar that followed showed how much the crowd trusted Amorim’s attacking setup. Wayne Rooney also hailed Benjamin Sesko’s strength and movement as Manchester United defeated Sunderland, and that praise felt deserved after the young striker worked hard and made sharp runs inside the box.
The biggest cheers came not for the goals but for the debutant goalkeeper. Senne Lammens made his first Premier League appearance and stayed calm under the floodlights. Each time he caught a cross or shouted instructions, the supporters felt relieved. They had spent weeks worrying about the goalkeeping position. BBC Sport reported that Troy Deeney picked Lammens in his Premier League team of the week.
He said the young keeper earned a standing ovation at Old Trafford for confidently claiming the ball and showing great control in his kicking. United’s 2-0 win gave them their third straight home victory. The result eased pressure on Amorim, even as Manchester United will struggle to meet Real Madrid’s asking price for Federico Valverde, showing that steady performances on the pitch might mean more right now.
“Exceptional from the young man against Sunderland. He’s come in at Old Trafford where goalkeepers have struggled and it’s the first time I’ve ever seen a keeper get a standing ovation for coming and claiming a ball. His kicking was excellent, he wasn’t afraid to shout at people either.”
Lammens sets the tone for United’s new chapter
The Belgian provided the much-needed assurance to Manchester United in a position where they have been struggling very badly. Lammens showed composure and pressure in decisive moments during the game against Sunderland. He clinched a clean save to deny Granit Xhaka and also saved a one-on-one attack late into the game. These were the moments that brought the results in United’s favour. Sky Sports noted how confidently he claimed crosses and how calmly he passed from the back. Those qualities steadied the entire defence.
Manchester United had struggled to find consistency in goal, but Lammens’s confidence changed that mood. The 23-year-old kept a clean sheet and lifted the team’s spirit, easing pressure on Amorim. Belgian media, however, mentioned that he needs to improve his kicking accuracy. That part of his game will matter as opponents press higher. Even so, young goalkeepers often grow by learning through matches in the Premier League, and his debut showed great promise. Many inside the club already view him as a future long-term number one, and now, his real challenge will be consistency. The Belgian must keep the same calm and steady performances every week under heavy scrutiny. If he does that, his first match will stand as the night Manchester United found fresh stability.