MU beat Liverpool at Anfield for the first time in 9 years

Man Utd surprised fans when they played on equal terms with their arch-rivals Liverpool at Anfield. Coach Ruben Amorim's team even created something that happened for the first time in an English derby in 30 years, which was scoring in the 2nd minute.

From Amad Diallo's through ball, Bryan Mbeumo broke free and finished from a tight angle, putting MU ahead.

Liverpool came back strongly after conceding a goal. The reigning Premier League champions attacked relentlessly and created 7 chances in the first half alone. However, only 4 of them were on target and none of them were able to overcome the "Red Devils" defense.

MU caused a surprise at Anfield.

Luke Shaw had a brilliant 45 minutes, appearing at every hot spot and constantly making accurate interceptions and clearances. In the rare time the away team's defense was defeated, the ball from Cody Gakpo's feet found the post.

Despite the pressure, MU still caused a lot of trouble for the home team with attacks on the right wing, where the duo Diallo and Mbeumo were present.

In the 24th minute, the score almost increased to 2-0 for MU, if Bruno Fernandes' kick had not hit the post. In addition, opportunities also opened up for Mason Mount and Diogo Dalot but this duo could not take advantage to widen the gap.

Right at the beginning of the second half, the speed of the match was pushed up. In the 50th minute, Gakpo fired a shot that left MU's defense helpless but the ball once again hit the post.

14 minutes later, the away team's goal was shaken once again. Mohamed Salah suddenly had space after a bad interception by Patrick Dorgu. However, the Egyptian star's kick was too inaccurate.

The home team's pressure was rewarded with Gakpo's equalizer in the 79th minute. The MU defense failed to maintain concentration. Dorgu's unsuccessful tackle meant the offside trap was ineffective.

In a difficult match, MU unexpectedly found a goal from a high ball situation. Mbeumo's shot hit a Liverpool defender and bounced right to Bruno on the left wing. The Portuguese midfielder crossed the ball accurately for Harry Maguire to jump high and head the ball, defeating the entire home team's defense, when the clock showed 84 minutes.

Liverpool fans' joy did not last long.

Force information:

Liverpool are without Alisson Becker and Wataru Endo.
Man Utd will not have Lisandro Martinez.

Notable statistics:

10 goals have been scored after the 75th minute in Liverpool's 7 Premier League matches this season.
None of Liverpool's last nine games have been decided by a margin of two or more goals.
Eight of MU's last ten Premier League games have featured under 3.5 goals in total.
MU have been behind at half-time in their last seven away domestic games.

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