Overview

• Manchester United beat Liverpool 2-1 at Anfield, with Bryan Mbeumo scoring early and Harry Maguire heading the late winner.
• Ruben Amorim directly addressed Jamie Carragher’s prediction of a pre-Christmas sacking, highlighting fan support and urging focus on building momentum.
• Amorim defended Kobbie Mainoo and Joshua Zirkzee, confirming he blocked Mainoo’s summer loan request and insisting both remain part of his plans.
• The manager’s rules include restrictions on unsanctioned travel during international breaks and a ban on dressing-room food, alongside simplified coaching instructions, while goalkeeper Senne Lammens’ reported pre-match superstition discourages any mention of clean sheets.
• Reports say a UAE consortium is exploring a bid for the Glazers’ majority stake with David Beckham approached as an ambassador, though no offer has been confirmed and the valuation is said to be around £5bn.