Liverpool: In a gripping encounter at Anfield, Manchester United emerged victorious over Liverpool with a 2-1 win, marking a significant end to Liverpool’s unbeaten home streak. Harry Maguire’s decisive goal in the 84th minute secured the triumph for the Red Devils, marking their first victory at Anfield since 2016. The loss was a blow to Liverpool, who had maintained a 9-year undefeated record at home against Manchester United.

According to Thai News Agency, the match was not only a setback for Liverpool, who have now lost their unbeaten home record in the last 20 Premier League matches, but also marked their fourth consecutive defeat across all competitions for the first time in 11 years. In the league, Liverpool has lost three consecutive matches. The Red Devils extended their record of victories against Liverpool to 30 matches in the Premier League, while Liverpool has won 20 out of the 67 encounters.

Ruben Amorim, the Portuguese manager of Manchester United, credited his players for their spirited performance and expressed his joy over the team’s consecutive league victories. He emphasized the importance of Harry Maguire, who not only scored the winning goal but also received the Player of the Match award. Amorim acknowledged Maguire’s critical role and leadership during challenging times for the team.

On the other side, Liverpool manager Arne Slot acknowledged the difficulties faced by his team, who started the season with five consecutive wins but have now lost three in a row. Slot noted the challenges of playing against a team that employs a defensive strategy and focuses on long balls. Despite the team’s ability to create numerous scoring opportunities, Slot lamented that they only managed to score once while conceding two goals.

In the current Premier League standings, Arsenal leads with 19 points after eight matches, followed by Manchester City in second with 16 points. Liverpool holds fourth place with 15 points, and Manchester United has climbed from 12th to 9th place with 13 points.