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 Portugal megastar had a controversial exit from English club Manchester United after an interview with Piers Morgan, in which he criticized the club and the manager Erik Ten Hag.
The 6 feet 4 goalkeeper of Argentina has established himself as one of the most prominent netminders in the world.
A deal is in place for United to sign the Brazilian forward from Ajax in a transfer worth a fixed fee of 80.6 million ($95 million), with a further 4.2 million in add-ons, agreed between the two clubs, reports DPA.
Antony's omission from the Ajax squad last weekend came after he publicly pleaded with Ajax to sell him to United.
Ten Hag elected to drop Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Maguire following successive losses to begin the campaign, a decision that was rewarded by a much-improved display, reports DPA.
