While the public backing from Sir Jim Ratcliffe, as well as private support from Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox, has been there, this was a result to ease the external pressure. Coming on a first visit to a venue that now bears new signage marking Liverpool’s 20 league titles, the same number as United’s record, adds extra substance.

Nicky Butt believes Manchester United have ‘let down’ Harry Maguire by failing to sign a suitable centre-back partner. Maguire scored United’s late winner in their 2-1 victory against Liverpool on Sunday, which has secured back-to-back Premier League wins for Ruben Amorim for the first time since he became manager last November.

Bryan Mbeumo and Harry Maguire starred in Manchester United’s emphatic 2-1 victory over Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday, with the ‘Red Devils’ winning at this venue for the first time since January 2016,

Harry Maguire scored the winner for Manchester United against Liverpool to underline his importance to Ruben Amorim's team.

In years to come, Harry Maguire’s redemption arc will be studied. More immediately, it should be used as the template for his manager and many of his Manchester United team-mates.

Manchester United centre back Harry Maguire confessed he was “embarrassed” to have had to wait 35 games to seal back-to-back Premier League wins for the first time under Ruben Amorim and swiftly called on his teammates to extend that nascent streak.

Harry Maguire ended Manchester United's long, long wait to win away at Liverpool as he snatched a 2-1 victory which could kickstart the Ruben Amorim era at last. Maguire headed home Bruno Fernandes' swerving cross in the 85th minute to restore United's advantage shortly after Cody Gakpo had cancelled out Bryan Mbeumo's quick-fire opener.