Under the guidance of interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy, United finally achieved a breakthrough in the competition, following three consecutive draws under former manager Erik ten Hag.
Reflecting on the resounding win over City, Amorim admitted that this performance was "a dream way" to sign off. Yet, he emphasised that his approach at United would differ significantly.
United swiftly appointed Sporting Lisbon manager Ruben Amorim as his successor.
However, Manchester United, eager for an immediate replacement for the recently dismissed Erik ten Hag, issued an ultimatum: accept the job now or lose the opportunity. After careful consideration, Amorim ultimately chose to make the move.
Goals from Timo Werner and Pape Matar Sarr put the hosts in control in Round Four encounter in the capital.
The Dutchman's appointment has been expected for some time since media reports revealed a month ago that he had been interviewed for the job. United confirmed the news in a statement on Thursday.
Double strikes from Mohammad Salah and one goal each by Luis Diaz and Sadio Mane, helped Liverpool destroy Manchester United 4-0 on Wednesday.
The summer is set to be a busy one with some of the squad players out of contract and the interim manager predicting that the current situation will lead to more than "three or four" new recruitments to the senior playing staff at Old Trafford.
Manchester United leapfrog Arsenal thanks to their Portuguese talisman Cristiano Ronaldo's hat-trick in a 3-2 win at home to bottom side Norwich City, as per the Xinhua reports.
It is a pan-India initiative by Manchester United to support young footballers in India by giving them a platform where they can showcase their skills.
