Maguires Late Header Seals Rare Manchester United Win at Anfield in Premier League

Harry Maguire’s 84th-minute header earned Manchester United a 2-1 victory over Liverpool, ending their nine-year wait for a win at Anfield. Bryan Mbeumo opened the scoring in the first minute before Cody Gakpo equalised in the 78th. The result handed Liverpool a fourth straight defeat, leaving them four points behind leaders Arsenal.

As the Premier League rivalry reignited at Anfield, Manchester United stunned Liverpool with a dramatic 2-1 victory, ending their long winless run at the venue since 2016. Bryan Mbeumo set the tone early, netting the fastest-ever goal in this fixture after just 61 seconds, sprinting past Virgil van Dijk to give United the lead. Liverpool, struggling under Arne Slot after four straight defeats, equalised in the 78th minute when Cody Gakpo converted Federico Chiesa’s low cross.

However, the joy was short-lived as Harry Maguire’s powerful header in the 84th minute sealed United’s first back-to-back league wins under manager Ruben Amorim. Liverpool’s £450 million summer overhaul, including record signing Alexander Isak and star recruit Florian Wirtz, has yet to deliver results. Gakpo hit the post twice and missed a clear header late on, while Mohamed Salah’s poor finishing summed up Liverpool’s frustrating evening.

The loss marked Liverpool’s first league defeat at Anfield in over a year and left them four points behind leaders Arsenal. In contrast, United climbed to ninth in the table, just two points behind their fierce rivals, giving Amorim a much-needed morale boost after nearly a year without a major win.