Manchester United finally broke their long-standing Anfield curse, claiming their first league victory at Liverpool since 2016 — and they did it in emphatic fashion. The dramatic 2–1 win not only halted Liverpool’s home dominance but also marked the champions’ fourth straight defeat in all competitions.The tone was set almost immediately. Barely a minute in, confusion struck when play continued despite Alexis Mac Allister’s head collision with Virgil van Dijk. United seized the moment — Bryan Mbeumo dashed through a disorganized Liverpool defense and coolly slotted past the keeper to make it 1–0.Liverpool responded with relentless pressure, but luck deserted them. Cody Gakpo, who seemed cursed on the day, struck the woodwork three times and missed a clear header, while Mohamed Salah also squandered a golden chance before being substituted — signs of an attack struggling for rhythm.Eventually, the breakthrough came. Federico Chiesa burst down the wing and delivered a low cross for Gakpo to tap home, sending Anfield into a frenzy and reigniting hopes of a comeback. Yet, United refused to crumble. Amorim’s men regrouped, defended with grit, and waited for their moment.That moment arrived late. After a corner wasn’t cleared properly, Bruno Fernandes swung in a looping cross that found Harry Maguire towering above Ibrahima Konaté — his powerful header sealing a famous 2–1 win.Speaking after the game, Matthijs de Ligt offered a candid explanation for United’s success:> “We knew where Liverpool were vulnerable — their full-backs. That’s where we attacked.”Rúben Amorim’s strategy was clear: discipline, resilience, and exploiting the same weakness until it broke. For the first time in years, United’s plan worked perfectly at Anfield.
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