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Charlie Bennett

'That will impress Ten Hag' - Sunderland and Manchester United fans rave over Amad masterclass

Sunderland supporters have been left purring by another man-of-the-match performance from Amad. Four goals in six games have seen the Ivorian emerge as one of the Championship's standout performers.

Another against Millwall helped the Black Cats coast to a 3-0 victory on home soil. The 20-year-old is starting to show exactly why Manchester United stumped up £37million for his services.

Just two Premier League starts since his big-money move has frustrated Amad but he has impressed while out on loan this season.

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Sunderland are just one point off the play-off places as they aim to end their five-year exile from the top flight. Amad was the key post-match talking point on Wearside on Saturday, with some questioning whether it is fair that he is playing in the second tier.

United supporters, with their team out of competitive action, also took note as their youngster impressed. One fan account highlighted how Erik ten Hag could have a dilemma on his hands should the winger continue to take the Championship by storm.

A plethora of talented wingers blocked Amad's path to the first team, hence his loan move in the summer. Continuing his rich vein of form could see Amad finally handed his chance. Here's how fans reacted to his latest display.

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