It is two years since one of the most dramatic games at Old Trafford in recent memory. Manchester United 4-3 Liverpool.
During the post-Ferguson era there have been lots of lows. But that has made the highs even more worthy of celebration.
Manchester United’s 4-3 victory over Liverpool in the 2024 FA Cup quarter-final was an epic, crazy encounter that is one of the best ever games at Old Trafford – from any era.
United won the game in extra-time via a goal in the 120th minute from substitute Amad. Remarkably this was his first goal of the 2023/24 season.
The victory over Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool helped to wreck the German’s goodbye tour. It was United’s first win against them since the horrific away defeat 12 months earlier. When Amad’s goal went in, there was pure joy and elation for fans.
Amad’s goal came amid a wild extra-time period that saw Antony deployed as an emergency left-back, and Harry Maguire helping out in attack. Manager Erik ten Hag threw everything he had at the game, and it paid off. United went on to win the 2024 FA Cup two months later.
But now as we look back at United’s wild win over Liverpool, it is remarkable how the squad has changed in such a short period.
Only three players in the starting line-up in March 2024 are part of United’s first team squad two years later.
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What happened to the United team that beat Liverpool in 2024
Andre Onana: Manchester United’s goalkeeper played one more full season, before being sent out on loan to Trabzonspor in 2025
Diogo Dalot: One of three United starters to remain at the club. Dalot played the entire game against Liverpool in the win.
Raphael Varane: Raphael Varane was playing his final season for United. He subsequently suffered an injury before returning triumphantly to start the FA Cup Final. He has since retired.
Victor Lindelof: Victor Lindelof was released by United at the end of 2024/25. He signed as a free agent with Aston Villa.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka: United sold Wan-Bissaka to West Ham for £15 million in summer 2024.
Kobbie Mainoo: The second of two starters still at United, Kobbie Mainoo is back playing a key role for the club, after almost being forced out by Ruben Amorim.
Manchester United v Liverpool - Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final
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Scott McTominay: The scorer of United’s opening goal against Liverpool in the win. United sold McTominay to Napoli the following summer.
Bruno Fernandes: The third starter remaining at United, Bruno Fernandes is still the Red Devils’ most important player.
Marcus Rashford: Scorer of United’s third goal in the win, Marcus Rashford decided he had enough at United in December 2024. He was loaned to Aston Villa, before another loan to Barcelona. A permanent exit is expected.
Alejandro Garnacho: To his credit, Alejandro Garnacho provided the assist for Amad’s winner over Liverpool. He was sold to Chelsea in 2025.
Rasmus Hojlund: Rasmus Hojlund was the first United player substituted in the win over Liverpool. He was loaned to Napoli in 2025, and expects to leave permanently.
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Harry Maguire celebrating at Anfield
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Substitutes
Mason Mount: It has been an injury-blighted three seasons for Mason Mount at United. He is still here.
Antony: Antony scored United’s equaliser to make it 2-2 in the win. He was loaned to Real Betis in 2025 before joining permanently.
Harry Maguire: Harry Maguire is still at United, and scored a winner over Liverpool in October 2025. It’s unclear whether he will be offered a new deal.
Amad: Manchester United’s matchwinner was actually sent off after scoring his amazing counter-attack goal, after picking up a second yellow card during celebrations. Now a key player for the club.
Christian Eriksen: United released Christian Eriksen in 2025. He signed with German club Wolfsburg.
Unused subs: Amrabat, Heaton, Forson, Kambwala
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United’s squad turnover
The fact that only three starters remain from Manchester United’s famous FA Cup win over Liverpool reflects the huge squad turnover in the two subsequent summer transfer windows.
Erik ten Hag oversaw summer 2024, before his replacement Ruben Amorim was in charge in 2025.
Ineos have been pulling the strings with recruitment behind the scenes, and it’s largely been positive.
Entering the 2023/24 season, United spent money poorly on Hojlund, Mount, and Onana. This was the final pre-Ineos window.
More squad improvements are required in summer 2026, but we anticipate this being more focused on incomings than outgoings. United need to bulk out the squad to be able to compete in the Champions League once again.
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