Bryan Mbeumo and Harry Maguire gave the Red Devils the 3 points. A deserved victory for Ruben Amorim's men who were solid defensively and clinical in the zone of truth. This success allows the Mancunians to send a message but above all to get closer to the leading teams. Man United are 9th in the table with 13 points, only 2 points behind Liverpool in 3rd.
For their part, the Reds are in a bad dynamic with 3 defeats in a row in the league and 4 in all competitions. Arne Slot's players have struggled to be decisive in both areas of the pitch for several matches.
Mbeumo strikes from the start
In this long-awaited shock in England, Man United will quickly assert their ambitions and cool down Anfield. From the start of the game, Bryan Mbeumo is served by Amad Diallo. Number 19 deceived Mamardashvili with a right-footed shot to break (1-0, 2nd).
Despite offensive situations in the ranks of the Scousers, the Mancunians will overall keep control of this first act with classy ball releases and XXL defensive solidity.
Gakpo reacts, Maguire air-conditions Anfield
As soon as they returned from the locker room, Liverpool increased the pace to try to get back into the game. After a multitude of chances and the entries of several offensive players, Mo Salah's partners will finally make the difference.
Found by Federico Chiesa in the area, Cody Gakpo, the most prominent man on the Liverpool side, equalizes and resets the counters to zero (1-1, 78th). A goal which should ignite Anfield. But ultimately, the Mancuniens will foil the opposing plans.
Found in the area by Bruno Fernandes, Harry Maguire headers his captain's offering into the back of the net (2-1, 84th).
An overall deserved success which could definitively launch the Red Devils' season? To be continued…
