Manager and match-winner Maguire hail team spirit at Anfield but immediately turn focus to fixing “embarrassing” lack of consistency.
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim didn’t hesitate to define the significance of his team’s dramatic 2-1 victory over Liverpool at Anfield, calling it the “biggest win” of his time at the club. The statement victory, sealed by a late Harry Maguire header, not only ended an eight-year winless streak at the famous ground but also finally delivered the team’s first consecutive league wins this season.
The triumph provided a palpable sense of relief for Amorim, who has faced pressure during a difficult start to the campaign. “It means a lot today, but tomorrow it won’t mean a lot. It’s three points,” the pragmatic manager told Sky Sports, already shifting his focus. “We fought for every ball… the spirit was there and that is the most important thing.”
That spirit was crucial as United weathered a second-half Liverpool surge that saw Cody Gakpo cancel out Bryan Mbeumo’s early opener. The resilience paid off when Maguire powered home a header with just seven minutes left, sending the travelling fans into delirium.
While celebrating the “good win,” both manager and match-winner were quick to acknowledge a larger, lingering issue. Maguire was blunt in his assessment of the team’s struggle for consistency, calling the stat “embarrassing.”
“Now that’s out of the way, let’s try and make it three on Saturday,” Maguire stated, echoing his manager’s immediate look to the future. “We have set a benchmark… We have to go again.”
The message from the United camp is clear: the euphoria of a historic win at Anfield is temporary, and the real work of building sustained success begins now.
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