Amorim's secret to success: How Ruben Amorim managed to beat Pep Guardiola twice and aims for a third victory this weekend

By: Shawn
‎Ruben Amorim, the Portuguese coach who has had remarkable success against Pep Guardiola's Manchester City this season, has shared his approach to overcoming the Premier League giants. With a history of two wins against Guardiola's team, Amorim now aims to secure a third victory when Manchester United hosts Manchester City this weekend.
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‎'Ruben Amorim', 'Pep Guardiola.'
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‎In the current season, Amorim’s Sporting side stunned City with a dominant 4-1 win in the Champions League group stage. This victory was followed by a thrilling comeback victory with Manchester United in December, when Amorim's team triumphed against Guardiola's side with a late surge. As both teams prepare to face each other once again, Amorim has shed light on what he believes contributed to his success.
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‎Speaking to the press, Amorim humbly admitted that luck played a significant role in his victories. He said, "The secret [to beating City]? Luck. The first game with Sporting – we were so lucky. The first half could have been 0-4, but we won 4-1. In the second game, I prefer how we won in the second half. They controlled possession more, but we fought hard against Man City. If I have to tell you one thing, it was maybe luck.”
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‎If Amorim guides Manchester United to another win over Manchester City on Sunday, he would become only the third manager in history to defeat Guardiola three times in a single season, joining the ranks of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Jurgen Klopp.
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‎The highly anticipated match is scheduled for Sunday evening at Old Trafford, with Amorim eager to elevate Manchester United's standing in the Premier League. SA

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