Manchester United secured back-to-back Premier League wins for the first time under manager Ruben Amorim.
It took the Portuguese tactician 11 long months to achieve this basic feat, but ending a nine-year Anfield hoodoo makes it all the more memorable.
Harry Maguire stepped up as a warrior, for umpteenth time in recent history to win it for United.
Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha, and Amad Diallo all produced excellent performances, but the unsung hero of the night was none other than Casemiro.
The Brazilian anchor played 58 crucial minutes, winning 75% of his duels and making two key tackles.
He was not dribbled past even once, a testament to his impeccable positioning and partnership with Bruno Fernandes in the heart of midfield.
He completed 84% of his passes, including two progressive balls into the final third.
More than these statistics, he brought a sense of authority and calmness to the centre, something no other United midfielder can currently replicate.
After logging 180 minutes for Brazil during the international break, Casemiro understandably looked fatigued in the second half.
His tactical foul on Mohamed Salah to halt a dangerous counter-attack earned him a deserved yellow card, prompting Amorim to act quickly with a substitution.
Manuel Ugarte came on to replace him, but the midfield stability disappeared almost instantly.
The game suddenly became wide open, allowing Cody Gakpo to grab Liverpool’s equaliser.
This has been a clear pattern in recent times.
With Casemiro suspended, Brentford ran out 3-1 winners.
Chelsea and Manchester City scored all their goals when he was either off the pitch or yet to be introduced.
At 33 years old, Casemiro may no longer be flawless, but he remains irreplaceable for this Manchester United side.
The ability to play vertical passes from deep is another quality unique to him in this squad.
Amorim now views him as undroppable, and it is hard to disagree.
Ugarte and Kobbie Mainoo both possess tremendous potential, but they will need to match Casemiro’s intelligence and work ethic to command a place in this team.
Stats from Sofascore.com