The Red Devils wasted no time asserting themselves as Bryan Mbeumo found the back of the net just two minutes into the match, latching onto a clever assist from Amad Diallo to silence the home crowd.
Man United’s aggressive start rattled a sluggish Liverpool side, who struggled to respond with their usual intensity.
Despite heavy pressure from the hosts in the second half, United’s defense — marshaled by the revitalized Harry Maguire — held firm.
Maguire turned from defender to hero in the 84th minute, rising above Liverpool’s back line to head in United’s second goal, assisted by a pinpoint Bruno Fernandes cross.
Liverpool managed a brief lifeline in the 78th minute when substitute Cody Gakpo slotted in a well-worked goal after being set up by Federico Chiesa.
But it proved too little, too late for the defending champions, who looked visibly shaken by the Red Devils’ intensity and composure.
This massive result propels Manchester United to 9th place on the EPL table with 13 points, overtaking Brighton — who had momentarily climbed to 10th after their 2-1 win over Newcastle at the Amex Stadium just a day earlier.
Liverpool, on the other hand, suffer a major setback. The loss sees them drop from 2nd to 4th place, remaining on 15 points, as the pressure intensifies on manager Jürgen Klopp to recalibrate quickly.
It was a match filled with passion, grit, and tactical brilliance from Erik ten Hag’s men — a statement victory that could mark a turning point in United’s campaign.
For Liverpool, it was a harsh reminder that the title race will be anything but straightforward this season.
With the table tightening and surprises unfolding weekly, the Premier League is heating up — and Manchester United just reignited their season in spectacular fashion.
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