Roy Keane and Jamie Redknapp were left red-faced after Harry Maguire proved decisive in Manchester United's 2-1 victory over Liverpool at Anfield. The win ended a near-decade-long wait for a United triumph at the ground and inflicted a fourth straight Premier League defeat on the reigning champions.
Bryan Mbeumo put United ahead inside two minutes after referee Michael Oliver controversially allowed play to continue despite Alexis Mac Allister suffering a head injury. Liverpool equalised through Cody Gakpo with 15 minutes remaining, but Maguire's 84th-minute header secured the three points for Ruben Amorim's side.
Speaking before the match, both Keane and Redknapp expressed concerns about Maguire's inclusion, with Keane labelling the England centre-back a 'weak link' due to his lack of pace. Redknapp echoed the sentiment, suggesting Alexander Isak would prefer to face Maguire than the quicker Leny Yoro. However, Maguire delivered a commanding defensive display and scored the winner, prompting Redknapp to admit: 'The manager got every call right.'
The victory marks a potential turning point for Amorim, who had been under mounting pressure after a difficult start to his tenure. Gary Neville described the win as 'huge' for the United boss, while the result raises questions about Liverpool's recent slump under Arne Slot.
