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Amorim’s Anfield Win Buys Time at Man United as Consistency Becomes the Test

Owner Jim Ratcliffe signals patience, with Brighton framed as the first measure of progress.

Overview

  • Manchester United beat Liverpool 2-1 at Anfield thanks to Harry Maguire’s late header, their first away win there since 2016.
  • Post-match analysis credited bold calls including a striker-less setup, recalling Maguire over Leny Yoro, and starting Casemiro after his international travel.
  • Ruben Amorim tempered the result by urging his team to focus on stringing three wins together rather than revising season goals.
  • Former club figures and pundits, including Mick Brown, Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville, warned that pressure will return unless United back up the win, starting against Brighton.
  • United have posted successive league victories but remain inconsistent against lower-ranked opponents, sit two points off the top four, and have no European fixtures this season.