Overview

• Bryan Mbeumo put United in front after 2 minutes following an aerial clash that left Alexis Mac Allister down, a sequence that drew post-match debate.
• Cody Gakpo equalised in the 78th minute after striking the woodwork three times earlier and later headed a clear chance wide.
• United ended a nine-year winless run at Anfield with their first victory there since 2016.
• Ruben Amorim recorded consecutive wins for the first time since taking charge of Manchester United.
• Substitute Florian Wirtz entered around the hour and helped in the build-up to the equaliser, with Liverpool now heading to Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League on Wednesday.