The Red Devils finally ended their Anfield nightmare on Sunday afternoon in the Liverpool vs Man United fixture which saw them defeat the champions, 2–1 to claim their first Premier League victory at the famous ground since 2016 (9 years ago).
Under the tactical guidance of Rúben Amorim, United delivered a disciplined and spirited performance, silencing the Anfield crowd and piling further misery on Arne Slot’s struggling Liverpool side, who have now suffered four consecutive defeats in all competitions.
The visitors got off to a dream start when Bryan Mbeumo capitalized on an early defensive lapse to fire United ahead in just the second minute.
The goal set the tone for a first half that saw Amorim’s men organized, aggressive, and confident, a stark contrast to their recent visits to Merseyside.
Liverpool fought back in the second half, with Cody Gakpo equalizing in the 78th minute after sustained pressure.
But just when it looked like the hosts might turn the tide, Harry Maguire rose highest from a corner to nod home United’s winner in the 84th minute, sealing a historic victory and sending the away end into raptures.
The win not only ends United’s nine-year drought at Anfield but also reaffirms Amorim’s growing influence on a side that’s beginning to show consistency, resilience, and belief.
For Slot and Liverpool, however, it marks another bitter chapter in a faltering campaign that has seen their early-season promise fade rapidly.
As United fans celebrated a long-awaited triumph in enemy territory, Amorim’s message was clear: the old order might just be shifting again.