The Reds earned their 2-1 win over Liverpool at Anfield, with Bryan Mbeumo striking early after receiving an excellent Amad through ball. . Continue Reading
Cody Gakpo rattled the post twice in the first half and once more after the break before finally finding the net from close range to equalise, shifting the momentum.
Then came Harry Maguire’s moment. Rising highest at the far post, he met Bruno Fernandes’ cross and sent it home, igniting wild celebrations among the away supporters.
The image that will linger for United fans is Maguire, arms raised, soaking in the adoration from the travelling crowd.
Yet perhaps even more powerful was the sight of the defender pounding the badge on his chest after the final whistle.
United have long faced criticism for lacking players who truly embody the club’s spirit — Maguire doesn’t fall into that category, and the club should move swiftly to offer him a new deal.
Looking back, Ruben Amorim outmaneuvered Arne Slot before kickoff. While a few positions were still undecided, few expected Benjamin Sesko to be left out.
Even Slot appeared caught off guard, as his pre-match comments showed uncertainty about United’s attacking setup — confusion that paid off when the Reds scored within two minutes.
As United’s squad stepped off the bus at Anfield, Senne Lammens was welcomed with a warm embrace from Peter Schmeichel.
Lammens exuded composure in goal and didn’t flinch under the pressure of the Anfield crowd. Amorim remarked that the keeper wasn’t Schmeichel yet, but the away fans revived that chant after he denied Alexander Isak with a crucial save.
The match was played in a fierce, high-octane atmosphere, with tensions running high on the pitch. But in the stands, two football icons put rivalry aside to share some Chocolate Buttons.
Sir Alex Ferguson and Sir Kenny Dalglish enjoyed a snack together at halftime. Whether Ferguson would’ve been so generous had United been trailing remains a mystery.
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