While the public backing from Sir Jim Ratcliffe, as well as private support from Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox, has been there, this was a result to ease the external pressure. Coming on a first visit to a venue that now bears new signage marking Liverpool’s 20 league titles, the same number as United’s record, adds extra substance.

Harry Maguire scored the winner for Manchester United against Liverpool to underline his importance to Ruben Amorim's team.

Manchester United defender, Harry Maguire, has hailed the club's summer signing, Senne Lammens following the young goalkeeper’s performances in the last

With just 6 minute left on the clock and the score level at 1-1, Maguire rose above the Liverpool defence to meet pinpoint Bruno Fernandes cross and head home the winning goal sealing dramatic 2-1 victory for Manchester United and their 1st league win at Anfield in 9 year.

Manchester United centre back Harry Maguire confessed he was “embarrassed” to have had to wait 35 games to seal back-to-back Premier League wins for the first time under Ruben Amorim and swiftly called on his teammates to extend that nascent streak.

Harry Maguire ended Manchester United's long, long wait to win away at Liverpool as he snatched a 2-1 victory which could kickstart the Ruben Amorim era at last. Maguire headed home Bruno Fernandes' swerving cross in the 85th minute to restore United's advantage shortly after Cody Gakpo had cancelled out Bryan Mbeumo's quick-fire opener.