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Harry Maguire’s late header gives Manchester United first Anfield win since 2016 and condemns arch rivals liverpool Fourth consecutive defeat in all competitions.
Arne Slott’s Reds They were looking to make a comeback at home against the Red Devils, who had not tasted victory at home in their last nine matches. Premier League seizure.
But Ruben Amorim’s side were dreaming of a memorable win when Brian Mbumo scored barely a minute into an action-packed first half. Cody Agate And Bruno Fernandes hit a post.
The latter also took the former’s cross onto the woodwork before the break, with the Netherlands forward hitting the goalframe five minutes after the restart as Liverpool hunted for a leveller.
Reds boss Slott finally launched the full attack and substitute Federico Chiesa tapped home threat Gakpo from close range in the 78th minute.
But United were to be denied and Anfield were silenced in the 84th minute when Fernandes’ looping cross was nodded home by the unmarried Maguire.
United ends long wait for Anfield win
Sir Jim Ratcliffe said during the international break that he is not one for a “knee-jerk” reaction, but the United co-owner is allowed to hope that a win will be the moment the situation finally turns around for Amorim.
Approaching the one-year anniversary of his appointment, the Portuguese has come under pressure due to his habit of often turning a corner and then coming back on himself.
But Amorim has retained the support of fans, players and the hierarchy throughout his struggles, with the team heeding his calls to rise to the challenge presented by Liverpool and show they are heading in the right direction.
A courageous, hard-hitting performance secured a first Anfield win since a 1–0 win in January 2016 and United’s first consecutive Premier League wins under Amorim.
Staggering Liverpool lose four in a row
The slotted Premier League champions bounced back from defeat in the Community Shield shootout with seven consecutive wins in all competitions, boosting optimism about a club that endured an eye-watering summer.
But things have gone awry as defeats to Crystal Palace and Chelsea in the capital set up Champions League defeat at the hands of Galatasaray.
The international break brought a chance to reset but the return to action brought more disappointment, with Liverpool losing three consecutive Premier League games for the first time since February 2021.
Slote said in preparation for Sunday’s game that he does not believe players are “up at night” worrying about runs, but the Liverpool boss has a lot to think about after that.
The first half against United was as poor as anything they have done since Jurgen Klopp succeeded him, with the team’s lack of edge continuing throughout Sunday’s defeat.
Maguire enjoyed another memorable night
Eyebrows were raised when news of the squad at Anfield brought in Amorim alongside some players who had long international breaks and Maguire was brought in with the ever-improving Lenny Yarrow.
It was one of two changes from the team that had beaten Sunderland a fortnight earlier and proved an inspired decision. Maguire’s leadership and physicality from the back three provided a solid foundation for the visitors.
After a stellar first half, Liverpool kept the pressure on after the break, which eventually led to the breakthrough.
But Maguire is always a threat in attacking situations and he was inexplicably dismissed for directing a late header to put United ahead again.
It lacked the drama of their winner in last season’s jaw-dropping Europa League quarter-final against Lyon, but it felt equally important to the club’s trajectory.