Manchester United stunned Liverpool with a 2-1 victory at Anfield on Sunday, ending a near decade-long drought at the iconic ground and handing the Reds their fourth consecutive defeat for the first time in 11 years.
Harry Maguire sealed the win with a towering header in the 84th minute, marking United’s second straight Premier League triumph under manager Ruben Amorim. The result lifted United to ninth in the table, just two points behind Liverpool, and eased mounting pressure on Amorim after a turbulent year.
The match began in dramatic fashion as Bryan Mbeumo opened the scoring for United just 61 seconds in, slicing through Liverpool’s defense and beating goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili with a clinical finish. Cody Gakpo equalized in the 78th minute, but Maguire’s late strike proved decisive.
Liverpool’s defeat leaves them four points behind league leaders Arsenal and deepens the crisis for manager Arne Slot, who has spent nearly £450 million on new signings this season. Despite the investment, the team continues to struggle with cohesion and consistency.
Slot’s decision to bench £100 million signing Florian Wirtz for a second consecutive match raised eyebrows, as the manager searches for the right balance between attack and defense. The Reds have now lost three straight matches under his leadership, a first during his tenure.
The loss also comes amid emotional turmoil for the club following the tragic death of forward Diogo Jota in a car accident in July. Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk urged unity, saying, “It is an interesting time because we have to stick together, not just us as players but as a club and the fans who want us to win. When things get tough, it is important we keep the mentality of being there for each other. It is a long season.”
United’s win was their first at Anfield since January 2016, when Jurgen Klopp had just begun his reign at Liverpool. Maguire reflected on the significance of the victory, saying, “It means everything. They had had the better of us over the last few years and it’s not been good for our club. We have not given our fans enough days like today, so it has been a long time coming.”
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