Liverpool 1-2 Manchester United (Gakpo 78′ | Mbeumo 2′, Maguire 84′)

ANFIELD — A week shy of 11 months into the job, we can finally utter the phrase Ruben Amorim got it right.

As jubilant supporters, in a state of shock, slowly made their way out of Anfield having seen their side silence their oldest of foes after a first win at Anfield in nine years, Amorim’s name hung in the Merseyside air, belief from fans he will bring back the glory days again.

Such buoyancy wasn’t unfounded. Amorim’s beloved system actually worked at Anfield. His big team selection calls paid off. Back-to-back league wins secured for the first time in the job. Champions Liverpool, seemingly playing a different sport to United until recently, such was the gulf between the rivals, now only two points ahead.

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