Football result - Liverpool unexpectedly lost heavily to Man Utd at Anfield during the 8th round of the Premier League.
The fierce battle at Anfield started dramatically when Man Utd took the lead in the 2nd minute. Amad Diallo delivered a precise pass to Bryan Mbeumo, who fired an accurate shot inside the box, beating goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili and putting the visitors ahead 1-0.
Mbeumo scored the opener for Man Utd in the 2nd minute
After conceding early, Liverpool pushed forward aggressively to find an equalizer. Mohamed Salah and Alexander Isak each created dangerous chances, but their shots either missed the target or were brilliantly saved by goalkeeper Senne Lammens.
Man Utd remained competitive as Bruno Fernandes, Mason Mount, and Matheus Cunha repeatedly tried their luck with long-range shots, including a notable strike from captain Bruno that hit the post in the 24th minute. In the final moments of the first half, Liverpool intensified pressure with consecutive corners, yet the “Red Devils” defense held firm.
Right after the second half began, Liverpool quickly advanced to seek an equalizer. In the 50th minute, Cody Gakpo rattled the visitors' goalpost with a thunderous shot hitting the right post. The following minutes saw a lively exchange with both teams responding through fast-paced plays and numerous set-piece threats.
Man Utd had to make personnel changes when Casemiro got injured and left the field in the 58th minute, while Amad Diallo and Mason Mount were also substituted for Patrick Dorgu and Benjamin Sesko. Meanwhile, Liverpool introduced fresh attackers such as Hugo Ekitike, Curtis Jones, Florian Wirtz, and Federico Chiesa to revitalize their offense.
These substitutions quickly paid off. After several missed chances by Salah and Ekitike, Liverpool finally got rewarded in the 78th minute. Amid a chaotic moment near the goal, Federico Chiesa delicately touched the ball for Cody Gakpo to unleash a decisive strike, leveling the score at 1-1.
Cody Gakpo scored the equalizer for Liverpool
Riding the momentum, The Kop kept pressing with successive chances. However, just six minutes later, Man Utd shocked again. From a lofted pass by Bruno Fernandes, Harry Maguire outjumped everyone to head the ball into the net, restoring Man Utd’s lead.
Harry Maguire’s header sealed the victory for Man Utd
In the remaining minutes, despite Liverpool’s efforts to push forward and secure at least a point, Arne Slot’s squad failed to break through the opponent’s defense a second time.
In the end, Man Utd claimed a convincing 2-1 victory over Liverpool. This result lifts Ruben Amorim’s team to 9th place with 13 points, while Liverpool drops to 3rd with 15 points, four points behind league leaders Arsenal.
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