Hero Maguire

After nearly 10 years, MU finally broke the curse at Anfield. The last time they left Liverpool's stadium with all 3 points was in January 2016, when Wayne Rooney scored the only goal.

Since then, every away trip to Merseyside has been a stab in the Red Devils' pride.

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MU won impressively at Anfield. Photo: PA

Until the evening of October 19 , when Harry Maguire jumped high to head the ball in the 84th minute, and all the dark memories immediately disappeared in the roar of the away stands.

Not a game of destruction, but a victory of faith, of order, of will.

R u ben Amorim, who was once doubted whether he had the mettle for the Premier League environment, showed MU how to win without shining.

His team played with a cold, unhurried, unflinching discipline. The early opener, the spirit before Liverpool’s surge, and then Maguire’s finish – it was all written in a script Amorim had crafted during the two- week international break .

The most remarkable thing about the Portuguese coach is not only his tactics, but also the way he revives the spirit.

MU is no longer the fragile team of last season. They roll up their sleeves to cover for each other, are ready to play dirty when needed, and no longer panic when the opponent presses the field.

Under the bright lights of Anfield, the faces in white (the Red Devils’ away jersey this season) did not tremble. Instead, there was an incredible calmness – the calm of a team that knows what it is doing.

Maguire, the symbol of years of ridicule, suddenly became a hero. Perhaps he himself did not expect that his journey of redemption would take place in the most bitter place.

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Maguire shines brightly. Photo: MUFC

A powerful leap, a neat header and a moment when time seemed to stand still – the goal not only secured three points, but also gave the Old Trafford side the feeling they had beaten their own past.

Amorim Turning Point

For Amorim , this is a turning point. From being doubted after a series of shaky starts, he is shaping a MU that is organized, resilient and knows how to counterattack.

The Portuguese 's bold personnel choices – starting Bryan Mbeumo (who is showing signs of a true leader) with Mason Mount , giving Bruno Fernandes the freedom to operate and keeping Maguire at the heart of defence – all demonstrate that he reads the game his way.

That bravery paid off with what Red Devils fans had been waiting for for nearly a decade: pride on the pitch of their great rivals – who share the record of 20 English football titles with them .

Liverpool, on the other hand, seemed disoriented. They attacked a lot, hitting the woodwork three times, but could not find a way through the white defense.

United ’s determination mirrored the home side’s own confusion. On the touchline, Arne Slot fidgeted, while Amorim looked calm, hands in pockets, as if everything was going according to plan.

Even when Cody Gakpo equalized to make it 1-1 and Anfield was on fire, United were undaunted. The decisive goal was the reward.

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Ruben Amorim was successful in tactics and use of people. Photo: MUFC

When the final whistle blew, hugs and fists were thrown into the air, encapsulating a decade of repression.

From Rooney 2016 to Maguire 2025, two names nearly 10 years apart, but with the same echo: victory at Anfield is always a measure of the perseverance of MU people .

On the night of October 19 , they overcame that trauma. Not just with a header, but with maturity.

Amorim has brought MU something they have long lost : the belief that this team can win anywhere, even in places that have made them bow their heads too many times (last season, in the midst of difficulties, he still helped the team draw 2-2 ).

In the away stands, when the lights dimmed, people could still hear the unceasing chant: “United are back” .

For the first time in the season, MU won 2 consecutive Premier League matches (first away win) , modest but expected to become a stepping stone for the future.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/mu-thang-dep-liverpool-dau-an-ruben-amorim-va-nguoi-hung-maguire-2454416.html