EPL: Manchester United Edges Liverpool in Thrilling Encounter

Harry Maguire's late header stuns Liverpool

Liverpool's losing streak continues as Manchester United wins at Anfield. Harry Maguire's late header proves decisive as Manchester United beats Liverpool 2-1.

Liverpool's defense appeared vulnerable, looking susceptible to conceding whenever United broke forward...

Manchester United pulled off a stunning upset at Anfield, securing their first away win over Liverpool since January 2016. Harry Maguire's last-gasp header sealed the 2-1 victory, ending Manchester United's nine-match winless run at Anfield.

The Red Devils got off to a flying start, taking the lead in the opening minutes. However, Liverpool fought back to equalize through Cody Gakpo's well-taken goal. The home team dominated possession and created several chances, but Manchester United's defense held strong.

In the dying moments of the game, Manchester United scored the winner when Bruno Fernandes delivered a precise cross into the box, which Maguire headed home with aplomb. The Manchester United players celebrated wildly as the final whistle blew, marking a significant win for Ruben Amorim's side.

A swift combination of passes from Bruno Fernandes to Amad Diallo and then Bryan Mbeumo resulted in a swift goal for Manchester United. Mbeumo's precise shot found the back of the net, marking one of the quickest goals in Premier League history for this fixture.

Liverpool expressed outrage after a contentious incident involving Alexis Mac Allister, who suffered a head injury following a collision with Virgil van Dijk. The Dutch defender's contact with the Argentine midfielder sparked controversy as Liverpool felt the referee should have intervened. Instead, the game continued, and Manchester United capitalized on the ensuing attack.

Despite a slow start, Liverpool began to assert their dominance, with Cody Gakpo creating a promising opportunity. The Dutch forward's clever movement created space for a curling shot that flashed off the far post, narrowly evading the goal. The near-miss seemed to galvanize Liverpool's attack, setting the stage for a potentially pivotal moment in the match.

Manchester United nearly doubled their lead when Amad's precise square ball found Bruno Fernandes on the edge of the box. However, the Portuguese midfielder's effort hit the post, denying United a potentially decisive advantage.

Liverpool's defense appeared vulnerable, looking susceptible to conceding whenever United broke forward. Despite this, they managed to hold on to their lead at halftime. The home side's shaky defense was tested on several occasions, with Mamardashvili making crucial saves from Mbeumo and Mason Mount. Meanwhile, Gakpo's cross was deflected onto the woodwork, and Alexander Isak had a close-range effort blocked by Senne Lammens.

Liverpool came out with renewed intensity after the break, and their persistence paid off almost immediately. However, Cody Gakpo's impressive shot crashed off the post for the second time in the game, denying Liverpool a crucial goal. Gakpo had been well-served by Mohamed Salah's floated cross to the far post.

Man Utd take all three points at Anfield 👏

Harry Maguire’s late header proves the difference! pic.twitter.com/6Rbw3Kjl7i

— Premier League (@premierleague) October 19, 2025

As the game reached the hour mark, both teams made significant changes, injecting fresh energy into the match. The introduction of additional attackers by Liverpool led to an end-to-end affair, with both teams creating scoring opportunities. The pace and intensity of the game heightened, setting the stage for a thrilling conclusion.

The patient approach paid off for Liverpool when Federico Chiesa delivered a precise cross into the box, which Cody Gakpo skillfully turned into the net. The equalizer sparked euphoria at Anfield, with the home crowd urging their team to find the winning goal.

However, Manchester United had other plans. In the 84th minute, Bruno Fernandes whipped in a delicious cross that Harry Maguire headed home with authority, silencing the Anfield crowd and handing United the lead. The dramatic turn of events set up a nail-biting finish.

Ruben Amorim has won back-to-back Premier League matches for the first time 👏 pic.twitter.com/FZnaTRxCsP

— Premier League (@premierleague) October 19, 2025

Manchester United's solid defensive display paid off as they withstood Liverpool's relentless attack, securing a hard-fought win. This victory marked their first back-to-back Premier League wins under Ruben Amorim, while Liverpool suffered their fourth consecutive defeat in all competitions, including three straight Premier League losses.