Just as narratives of an unthinkable relegation were beginning to emerge, Manchester United delivered competence.
The world expected a Liverpool thrashing at Anfield last Sunday, but the new and improved Red Devils performed so well that they arrived on Merseyside and were good value for their 2-2 draw.
United undoubtedly benefited from the gap between games and Amorim has enjoyed his first full week off since the November international break going into Sunday's game. FA Cup third round match with Arsenal.
The Red Devils walked away from their previous encounter in north London and will be keen to avenge December's defeat by heaping misery on Mikel Arteta's side.
Here's how United could line up at the Emirates.
GK: Andre Onana – While Onana has had his problems in goal for United, Altay Bayindir has done nothing to suggest he can be trusted on such a big occasion.
CB: Leny Yoro – Amorim ideally wouldn't change much from the matchup against Liverpoolbut Yoro is a strong contender to replace Matthijs de Ligt – a protagonist in both of the Reds' goals last weekend.
CB: Harry Maguire – Maguire's latest loss at Anfield overshadowed another fine display from the Englishman. He will be key in avoiding of Arsenal complete.
CB: Lisandro Martinez – After his dreadful performance against Newcastle, Martinez achieved redemption last weekend. His performance on Merseyside illustrated just how important he could be to Amorim's project.
RWB: Amad Diallo – Noussair Mazraoui could get a breather, with Amad, who played just the second half at the Emirates in December, slotting into a full-back role where he played early in the new manager's tenure.
CM: Manuel Ugarte – The lanky Uruguayan is wanted in Amorim's pivot and goes into this game off his best performance in a united shirt.
CM: Kobbie Mainoo – Mainoo linked to Chelsea hasn't set the world alight this season, but there have been signs in the young midfielder's recent outings to match the performance levels from his first campaign.
LWB: Diogo Dalot – Trent Alexander-Arnold made him look like a world beater last weekend, but Dalot has a much tougher test against Jurrien Timber on Sunday.
AM: Bruno Fernandes – United have always had a chance when Fernandes performs like he did against Liverpool. The Red Devils look to their captain to continually step up on the big occasion.
AM: Alejandro Garnacho – If Amorim chooses a change at the top, he asks for an alternate outlet in the front line. Garnacho provides the verve and speed needed to trouble Arsenal's defence.
ST: Joshua Zirkzee – Rasmus Hojlund continues to fall under Amorim, potentially paving the way for Zirkzee to return just weeks after he was booed by the supporters 30 minutes after 2-0 loss to Newcastle.