Manchester United Edge Liverpool 2–1 at Anfield as Maguire Scores Dramatic Winner
Manchester United stunned Liverpool with a thrilling 2–1 victory at Anfield today, thanks to a late header from captain Harry Maguire. The tense Premier League clash lived up to its billing, filled with passion, controversy, and end-to-end drama that showcased English football at its finest.
Manchester United began the match with an Early goal from mbeumo and Liverpool their usual attacking dominance, controlling possession and forcing early saves from United goalkeeper. Their pressure eventually paid off in the second half when Gakpo converted a close-range effort after a clever pass from giving the Reds the equalizer.
The equalizer shifted momentum in United’s favor, as amorim’s men grew in confidence after the break.
Liverpool continued to press in the second half, with salah coming close, but United’s defense stood tall particularly Maguire, who was immense throughout. Then came the defining moment, Bruno Fernandes cross met by Harry Maguire’s towering header into bottom corner, silencing Anfield and sending the United bench into wild celebrations.
Liverpool threw everything forward in stoppage time, but lammen’s reflex saves denied them, securing a hard-fought away victory for the Red Devils.
Ruben Amorim praised his team after the match, saying, “Harry Maguire showed leadership and belief. He’s a fighter, and today he earned that win for the team.” Arne Slot, visibly disappointed, admitted his side “lost focus in key moments and paid the price.”
The result is a massive boost for Manchester United, who climb further up the Premier League table, while Liverpool suffer a rare home defeat that dents their title momentum.
