United End Anfield Drought With 2-1 Win

Manchester United beat Liverpool 2-1 at Anfield — their first Premier League win there since 2016 — courtesy of Bryan Mbeumo’s 62‑second opener and Harry Maguire’s 84th‑minute header. Mbeumo’s early goal was controversial because Alexis Mac Allister had been left on the turf with a head injury after a collision that referee Michael Oliver did not see, and play continued. Cody Gakpo levelled in the 78th minute after missing several gilt‑edged chances, including hitting the frame and a late close-range opportunity. The result ended United’s Anfield drought, moved them closer to Liverpool in the table and gave United back-to-back league wins for the first time under their current manager. The defeat extended Liverpool to four straight losses across all competitions, intensifying scrutiny of their form. The match produced notable records: Mbeumo’s strike was the fastest United goal in a Premier League meeting with Liverpool at Anfield, and United have now beaten successive defending champions away from home for the first time.