Summary:
- Harry Maguire scored a late header to give Manchester United a 2-1 win over Liverpool at Anfield.
- Liverpool hit the woodwork multiple times and created chances but struggled with set-piece defending.
- The result marks United’s first Anfield win in nearly a decade and Liverpool’s fourth straight loss.
Manchester United pulled off a dramatic win at Anfield on Sunday in the Premier League, putting an end to a long drought at Liverpool and leaving the hosts with their fourth consecutive defeat. Harry Maguire’s late header gave United a 2-1 victory.
Heated Match
Liverpool had looked set to avoid another loss when Cody Gakpo scored in the 78th minute, after hitting the woodwork three times earlier in the match. However, just six minutes later, Maguire rose to head home the winner past Giorgi Mamardashvili who was standing in for the injured Alisson.
United had started strong, taking the lead within two minutes when Bryan Mbeumo scored after Liverpool’s Alexis Mac Allister was down injured following an accidental elbow from Virgil van Dijk. Referee Michael Oliver allowed play to continue, and United capitalized.
The match was intense, as Liverpool had multiple chances, including Isak one-on-one with the keeper and Gakpo’s woodwork strikes, but they could not find a way past United’s defense.
Their set-piece problems also cost them, with Maguire’s winning goal marking the fifth set-piece goal they’ve conceded in eight Premier League games.
Redknapp: “Four Losses Is a Blow”
Former Liverpool midfielder Jamie Redknapp called it “an air of desperation from Liverpool”, noting the team lacked calmness and composure despite creating chances.
Four losses is a blow and you wouldn’t have seen that coming
Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane highlighted the significance for the visiting team, praising the players for their persistence.
A huge win for this group of players. They stuck at it and it is a big moment for these players and they have to enjoy it.
United manager Ruben Amorim who has been under pressure echoed that sentiment, praising the spirit and focus of his squad and noting the importance of set-pieces and defensive composure.
I think that was the biggest win in my time at Manchester United. It means a lot today, but tomorrow it won’t mean a lot. It’s three points and it’s a good victory
Liverpool boss Arne Slot acknowledged his team had enough chances but stressed frustration over set-piece issues and the challenge of facing a side playing a low block and relying on long balls.
If you would have told me before the game… that we would have created as many chances as we did, I would not have expected us to lose.
Slot admitted losing four in a row is concerning but stressed the importance of players sticking together as they prepare for upcoming games.
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