However, Amorim remained cautious in his assessment of the team's performance, stating that they had been lucky at times and had not played well overall. He emphasized the importance of responding positively to the win and building on the momentum in their next match against Brighton.
United's victory was made possible by a late goal from Harry Maguire, who had missed a similar chance in a 2-2 draw at Anfield earlier in the season. Maguire's header from Bruno Fernandes' cross sealed the win for United and marked a significant turning point in their season.
Liverpool's defeat was a setback for the team, who had struggled to find consistency in their performances. Manager Arne Slot attributed the loss to the team's wastefulness in front of goal and their vulnerability on set pieces.
Slot noted that Liverpool had created numerous scoring opportunities, but had only managed to score one goal. He emphasized the importance of improving their set-piece defending in order to avoid similar defeats in the future.
The loss left Liverpool four points adrift of Premier League leaders Arsenal, underlining the challenges that the team still faces in the season.