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Manchester United dealt a crushing blow to Liverpool's title aspirations as Harry Maguire scored the late winner in a 2-1 victory at Anfield, leaving the Reds reeling from their fourth successive defeat. The Red Devils' first win at Anfield since 2016 secured back-to-back Premier League wins under new boss Ruben Amorim, sending a clear message to his historic rivals.
Liverpool's struggles were exacerbated by Arne Slot's decision to leave big-money signing Florian Wirtz on the bench for the second consecutive game. The Danish coach seemed to be searching for the right balance between defence and attack, but ultimately fell short. Cody Gakpo pulled the Reds level in the 78th minute, but Maguire's header from Bruno Fernandes' cross in the 84th minute proved to be the decisive blow.
The defeat leaves Liverpool four points adrift of Arsenal at the top of the table, casting doubt on Slot's ability to get the right balance and find consistency. The Reds' wealth of attacking talent finally broke down United's defense, but their defensive frailties ultimately cost them the game.
Captain Virgil van Dijk acknowledged that his team needs to stick together during this difficult period, stressing the importance of keeping morale high and confidence intact. Maguire, meanwhile, praised the significance of the win for the club, its players, and fans, describing it as "everything" to get right.
United's victory has closed the gap on Liverpool and sent a clear message that their historic rivals are now being challenged for supremacy. The Red Devils' resurgence continues under Amorim, who has finally started to find his footing after three consecutive defeats for his side.
Liverpool's struggles were exacerbated by Arne Slot's decision to leave big-money signing Florian Wirtz on the bench for the second consecutive game. The Danish coach seemed to be searching for the right balance between defence and attack, but ultimately fell short. Cody Gakpo pulled the Reds level in the 78th minute, but Maguire's header from Bruno Fernandes' cross in the 84th minute proved to be the decisive blow.
The defeat leaves Liverpool four points adrift of Arsenal at the top of the table, casting doubt on Slot's ability to get the right balance and find consistency. The Reds' wealth of attacking talent finally broke down United's defense, but their defensive frailties ultimately cost them the game.
Captain Virgil van Dijk acknowledged that his team needs to stick together during this difficult period, stressing the importance of keeping morale high and confidence intact. Maguire, meanwhile, praised the significance of the win for the club, its players, and fans, describing it as "everything" to get right.
United's victory has closed the gap on Liverpool and sent a clear message that their historic rivals are now being challenged for supremacy. The Red Devils' resurgence continues under Amorim, who has finally started to find his footing after three consecutive defeats for his side.
and it's like ruben amorim is the real deal now! 2 wins in a row under him and they're getting closer to liverpool. those 4 points between them could make or break this season tho... liverpool needs to get their act together ASAP, arne slot's tactics are all over the place 
. They're really struggling right now and it's getting embarrassing. Four successive defeats? That's not a minor blip, that's a full-blown crisis. And what's with Arne Slot leaving Florian Wirtz on the bench again? 
I mean, it's clear he doesn't know how to get the best out of his players yet.
That's just great for United, but it's not exactly a surprise. They've been playing solid football lately and it was only a matter of time before they got their revenge. The question is, how long can Liverpool keep this up? They need to sort out their defensive issues ASAP or they'll be left in the dust.
. They're just playing more consistently than everyone else and it's paying off. United's resurgence is great for them, but it's also a wake-up call for Liverpool to step up their game. Fingers crossed they can get back on track soon 
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they need to figure out their balance between defense and attack cuz they cant keep dropping points like this 
️ its not just slot's problem, whole team needs to step up their game 
and its good for united that they got the win 
cuz now its anyone's game 
Manchester united came from behind to take down liverpool 2-1!!! that header by harry maguire in the 84th minute was pure drama 
i feel bad for arne slot, he seemed like he was trying to find the right balance but it just didnt work out 
its gonna be a tough road back for them. but on the other hand, united are looking strong under ruben amorim 
and this win at anfield is huge for the red devils 
gotta stick together as a team, especially during tough times. and maguire was all praise for the club and fans after that big win 
Their 2-1 win at Anfield was a complete turnaround from their previous performances under the new boss, and it shows he's really starting to get his team playing like a cohesive unit. 
. They've been so inconsistent lately, and that decision to leave Florian Wirtz on the bench was just baffling 
. Bring on the rest of the season! 
️. like, liverpool's been on a losing streak and man u's just trying to get back into the game 
. but you know what? it's all about perspective 
! maguire scoring that late winner was insane 
. plus, it's not like liverpool didn't see this coming 
... arne slot making those decisions might not have been the best move 
. And why did that coach leave Florian Wirtz on the bench again? I mean, he's a big-money signing and all 
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They've got too much talent to be struggling like this. Maybe it's time for a change in strategy? 
They're getting embarrassed left and right on their own turf. And what's with Arne Slot's decisions? Leaving Florian Wirtz on the bench again? That's just crazy talk. I mean, they got lucky to even score in the first place, and then Maguire comes out of nowhere and scores a winner... it's like Liverpool can't catch a break. Four points behind Arsenal now, yeah right, they'll be lucky if they stay in the top 4. And Van Dijk is just trying to sugarcoat things, "stick together"... like that's gonna happen when your team's not winning games 
! Ruben Amorim's tactics are really paying off, and their defense is looking super solid 