THE RED DEVILS ARE BACK

 

Image Credit- The Busby Babe.

Manchester United and Liverpool are the two biggest football clubs in England. Whenever these two clubs clash, fireworks are expected. Moreover, the rivalry has passed on from generation to generation, thus making it one of the most awaited fixtures of English football. Even though Liverpool has dominated over United in the past few years, there have been moments wherein United has matched fire with fire. They were unfortunate to only manage a 2-2 draw at Anfield last season, but this time they went above and beyond and accomplished the seemingly impossible.

Manchester United has beaten Liverpool 2-1 in one of the most exciting games of the season.  Harry Maguire, who missed a sitter on the previous occasion, scored the winner this time and ended Liverpool's unbeaten streak against United at Anfield. It was truly a moment of redemption for Maguire.

Interestingly, Bryan Mbeumo scored the opening goal in the second minute of the game and gave United a crucial lead. However, Liverpool continued their attack but were unfortunate that they didn't get an equaliser soon. Cody Gakpo hit the bar multiple times, but it was one of those days wherein the ball just did not go into the net. Even Mo Salah, who has a tremendous record against United, missed an easy opportunity. However, in the 78th minute, Liverpool did equalise, with Cody Gakpo getting the crucial touch. 

The match was again on a knife-edge. Anyone from here could win the game. It was just a matter of one good shot on target. Eventually, in the 84th minute of the game, Maguire got that one shot when he got his header right, which helped United get a vital 2-1 lead. In the last minutes the Sousers tried hard to get back into the game, but they failed to get past the United defence.  

The United dugout erupted with joy when the final whistle was blown. No one could believe what they had seen. Liverpool beaten, United triumphant. Anfield was shocked, and so were the football fans all over the world. The impossible has happened. The Red Devils are back to their winning ways, just like the good old days.