Fernandes: Liverpool’s fans frustrated his team, key in Man United’s victory

Bruno Fernandes Highlights Manchester United’s Victory at Anfield

The Manchester United midfielder, Bruno Fernandes, analyzed his team’s recent victory at Anfield, a triumph not seen since January 2016. Fernandes attributed part of the success to the frustration of Liverpool fans, who, according to him, put pressure on their own team. Harry Maguire’s header in the 84th minute sealed the 2-1 victory for United, after Cody Gakpo equalized the score following Bryan Mbeumo’s opening goal for the visitors. This triumph allowed Amorim to record consecutive league victories for the first time since his arrival and also condemned Liverpool to their fourth consecutive defeat in all competitions. The last time Liverpool lost five consecutive matches was in September 1953, so Arne Slot’s team will face Eintracht Frankfurt in Wednesday’s Champions League clash, aiming to avoid a defeat that would equal their worst streak in 72 years.

In the first 10 minutes we knew that they [Liverpool] would try to start the match very strongly. Also in the first half, we understood that they were under pressure when they had the ball, the fans were putting them in a difficult position and booing them to make them play faster.

Bruno Fernandes, Manchester United midfielder

Fernandes highlighted that United sought to slow down Liverpool’s game, which allowed them to find spaces. Furthermore, he emphasized the importance of the victory for the fans and the club, as they hadn’t won at Anfield in a long time. Harry Maguire, United captain, also spoke about the victory, calling the statistic of not having won at Anfield for so long “shameful.” Maguire emphasized the need to maintain consistency in the upcoming matches.

United’s victory brings them within two points of Liverpool, who are in fourth place, and increases the chances of Amorim’s team fighting for Champions League qualification this season. When asked if United is now a Champions League contender, Amorim preferred not to get ahead of himself. “What we need is to try to win three games in a row and then forget about the top four or top six,” he stated. “We already said we want to go to Europe. This doesn’t change anything, we are the same team as 90 minutes ago.” Amorim also highlighted the importance of the victory for the fans, who, according to him, have seen a different team in this match.