Five things learned as Manchester United beat Liverpool 2-1

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Manchester United have beaten Liverpool at Anfield for the first time since 2016, thanks to Bryan Mbeumo and Harry Maguire.

It was a dream start for Manchester United and Ruben Amorim, as with less than two minutes on the clock, the deadlock was broken.

Bryan Mbeumo scored the opener, converting Amad’s pass on a quick break brilliantly to stun Anfield.

United had chances to go further ahead, while Liverpool hit the post numerous times before Cody Gakpo scored to make it 1-1.

Minutes later, United reclaimed the lead as Harry Maguire headed home Bruno Fernandes’ cross to take a 2-1 lead.

United held out for a deserved win, and here are five things we learned from the game.

Bryan Mbeumo scores again for Manchester United

Despite costing £66m, Mbeumo has already proven himself to be worth every penny as he has oozed class this season for Manchester United.

After scoring against Liverpool, Mbeumo now has three goals and an assist in all competitions, which is a very solid start considering the early performances the Red Devils had.

Mbeumo has been the signing of the summer thus far, and his impact on the club has been huge.

Harry Maguire once again comes in clutch for Manchester United

Last season, Maguire could have claimed victory for Manchester United when he missed a shot with the last kick of the game.

Now this season, he has come in clutch for Amorim, scoring the winner against Liverpool with a trademark Maguire headed goal.

There were questions as to why he was starting pre-game, but the Englishman answered these doubts with a stellar performance.

Senne Lammens is a top-class shot stopper

Amorim simply had to start Senne Lammens here after his debut performance, and the Belgian was once again so impressive at Anfield.

Lammens lived up to his Peter Schmeichel comparisons with some big saves to deny Liverpool.

This performance at the biggest testing ground in the Premier League proves that Lammens is ready to be the permanent number one for United.

Back-to-back wins for Manchester United

It is absolutely insane that in 11 months in charge of United, Amorim failed to secure back-to-back wins; however, at long last, he has done it.

There couldn’t have been a more difficult venue to achieve this at, but United have now won back-to-back games under Amorim for the first time.

This could be massive for the season of Amorim and, on the other hand, gives Arne Slot a fourth consecutive defeat.

Ruben Amorim might have just turned a corner at United

It has been a long 11 months for Amorim at United, and he will probably be shocked to still be the manager.

However, after winning against Sunderland, this result against Liverpool could be the watershed moment needed to finally see Amorim push United on.

With back-to-back wins, now United need to string another few together. Massive win for United, and the players’ reactions at full-time told the whole story.