No one at Manchester United should be getting carried away with Sunday’s 2-1 win at Liverpool, but it was clear from Harry Maguire’s words how deeply their long-sought win meant for the spirit of the (relatively) long-suffering club.

The Red Devils often speak about what it means to be a member of Manchester United and Maguire has heard it all under several leaders during his time at the club. United becoming a contender again would feel like restored order to so many at the club.

Beating a historic rival in their hours helps that.

“You see all week in the build-up a lot of Juan Mata’s goals and Wayne’s goals that won games for our club [at Liverpool],” Maguire said. “I’m sure in a few years time we’ll look back at my header.”

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