Manchester United pulled off a stunning 2-1 upset over Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday, sealing a Premier League victory that will live long in memory.
It was a monumental result for the Red Devils, who had not tasted success at Anfield since 2016.
Bryan Mbeumo set the tone early, firing home clinically after a perfectly weighted assist from Amad Diallo.
Liverpool hit back in the second half through Cody Gakpo, but Harry Maguire etched his name into club folklore with an 84th-minute header that sent the away end into delirium.
Emotions ran high at the end of the thrilling encounter, with Man United legend Peter Schmeichel lavishing huge praise on Maguire.
He said (ViaPlay): “I am so happy for Harry Maguire.
“He again became like a fringe player and then starting this game, which is the biggest game.
“For me, he is the only true Manchester United player in there. There is a lot close to him but this guy, he defends like a proper defender.
“He leads all the time, he talks to all the players and he steps up when needed.
“I can’t praise him enough, I want Maguire to play every game, I want him to be captain. He has every attribute of a good Manchester United leader.”
Harry Maguire deserves all the praise
Few players in modern football have been as unfairly criticised as Harry Maguire.
Social media amplified every mistake after his record £80 million move from Leicester City in 2019, turning him into an easy target.
Admittedly, Maguire struggled for composure and confidence when handed the captain’s armband under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
He made his share of errors, as every defender does, but the scrutiny he faced was relentless and often cruel.
Over the last 24 months, Maguire has shown that he is an outstanding centre-back with an unbreakable mentality.
Amorim chose the England international for the central defensive role, and Maguire truly repaid the faith.
He made eight clearances, four ball recoveries and won five aerial duels.
Maguire’s mental resilience is second to none but United already have a perfect captain in Bruno Fernandes.
The 32-year-old is part of the six-member leadership group under Amorim and does not need a captain’s armband to rally his teammates.
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