Bryan Mbeumo and Bruno Fernandes shone as Manchester United defeated Liverpool 2-1 in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon. Ruben Amorim made two changes to his starting line up with Harry Maguire and Matheus Cunha in for Leny Yoro and Benjamin Sesko.
United enjoyed a dream start to the match as Bryan Mbeumo blasted them ahead after barely a minute, though Liverpool went close to an equaliser when Cody Gakpo fired an effort against the post. Fernandes then grazed the post with his own effort from the edge of the box in what was a frantic start to the match.
Gakpo saw a cross deflected against the post, and Alexander Isak drew a big stop from Senne Lammens as the home side pushed for a goal before the half-time break without any success.
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Liverpool started the second half brightly as Gakpo fired another effort against the post, while Mohamed Salah wasted a glorious opportunity to level the scores when he blasted wide at the back post. Hugo Ekitike made a bright impact from the bench, but it was Gakpo who finally got the goal when he fired in from close range to set up a frantic finale.
The home side pushed for a winner, but instead it was United who found the back of the net when Harry Maguire headed in at the back-post after an excellent cross from Fernandes. Here is how we rated the United players on a huge day for Amorim.
9. Diogo Dalot - 4
A sloppy performance in his uncomfortable left wing-back role. He worked hard but lacked finesse with the ball. | Manchester United via Getty Images
10. Bryan Mbeumo - 8
A great finish to give his side an early lead. A constant threat in attack and terrorised the Liverpool backline. He was excellent. | Getty Images
11. Mason Mount - 7
Tireless in the forward line. The ultimate big game player and he worked relentlessly in attack throughout his hour on the pitch. | Manchester United via Getty Images
12. Matheus Cunha - 7
The unsung hero in attack. He occupied the centre-backs and linked play neatly. He worked hard all afternoon. | Manchester United via Getty Images