Manchester United secured a 2-1 victory over rivals Liverpool at Anfield, marking their first consecutive league wins under manager Ruben Amorim. Bryan Mbeumo opened the scoring early, Cody Gakpo equalized, and Harry Maguire netted the winner late in the game.
Manchester United ended a near decade-long winless streak at Anfield with a hard-fought 2-1 Premier League victory over Liverpool on October 20, 2025. The result snapped Liverpool's dominance in the fixture and provided a morale boost for Amorim's side, who had struggled for consistency since his appointment.
Bryan Mbeumo stunned the home crowd by scoring in the second minute, capitalizing on defensive lapses to give United an early lead. Liverpool fought back, with Cody Gakpo leveling the score midway through the second half after a determined team effort. However, Harry Maguire headed home the decisive goal in the 84th minute from a Bruno Fernandes cross, sealing the three points despite United's occasional vulnerability at the back.
The win moves Manchester United into the top half of the table at ninth place, with pundits noting the squad's potential for a top-six finish. Former United captain Roy Keane praised the performance: "Let's hope this is a big turning point for Man Utd. This was about players and personality, and showing quality." Gary Neville added, "They've got a top six squad, particularly with players like Benjamin Sesko, Matheus Cunha, Amad Diallo, Bryan Mbeumo, Mason Mount, and Bruno Fernandes up front."
For Liverpool, the defeat extends their winless run to four straight games across all competitions, their worst since November 2014. Captain Virgil van Dijk lamented a sloppy second goal: "We worked so hard to get back into the game and we created great opportunities to score the winner but if you concede a second goal like that, that is the disappointing part." The Reds have conceded 17 goals in their first 12 games this season, a stark contrast to last year's defensive solidity under Arne Slot.
This result highlights United's growing defensive understanding, with contributions from Maguire and Fernandes proving pivotal, while exposing Liverpool's ongoing struggles to integrate high-profile signings like Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz.