Manchester United achieved a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Liverpool in the Premier League yesterday.
They were rebounding from a win before the international break and carried that confidence into the draw against the Reds at Anfield.
Amorim’s team opened the scoring in the second minute before Liverpool restored parity in the second half thanks to Cody Gakpo, who had hit the post twice.
United regained the lead thanks to a Harry Maguire header, inflicting a fourth successive defeat on the Premier League champions.
After the match, Man United captain Bruno Fernandes revealed how they managed to tame their arch-rivals.
The Portuguese midfielder’s maestro said (via BBC): “We knew we had to win our duels. In the first ten minutes, we knew they would try to start the game very strongly.
“Also, in the first half we understood that they were under pressure when they had time with the ball, the fans put them in a difficult position and booed them to play faster.
“We wanted to slow down their game and we knew that would give them huge spaces in the middle. In the second half, we could have played a little more with the ball.”
Fernandes’ comments were echoed by defender Matthijs De Ligt, who added that United specifically targeted Liverpool’s full-backs, knowing their vulnerabilities.
It is an admission that will give Liverpool manager Arne Slot plenty to think about as he looks to stabilize a team that has already lost four in the spin.
The balance between his offensive verve and defensive exposure remains a key issue.
For Man United, this win feels like more than just three points. It represents momentum, something the Amorim team must take advantage of now.
With Brighton & Hove Albion, Nottingham Forest and Tottenham Hotspur next in line, these back-to-back victories provide a foundation of confidence.
Maintaining that confidence could finally spark the consistency that has eluded the Red Devils for months.
