Wayne Rooney Names Bryan Mbeumo Manchester United's Best Player This Season

Manchester United secured a significant 2-1 victory over Liverpool at Anfield, with Bryan Mbeumo scoring the early opener and Harry Maguire netting a late winner, ending a nine-year wait for a win at Liverpool's home ground. Mbeumo, who joined United from Brentford for up to £71 million, has been praised by club legend Wayne Rooney as the standout player of the season, despite Rooney initially being sceptical about his ability to perform at Manchester United. Rooney highlighted Mbeumo's hard work, sacrifice, and impact, noting that the forward has not yet received full recognition for his contributions. The win was also seen as a major boost for manager Ruben Amorim, whose decisions and tactics had been questioned earlier in the season. Mbeumo's early goal came from a well-crafted team move, and he has created numerous chances, ranking just behind Bruno Fernandes in chance creation for United this season. The victory at Anfield marks a turning point in United's campaign, with Rooney acknowledging the significance of overcoming such a tough opponent.