Harry Maguire has called on Manchester United to build on their momentum after their dramatic 2-1 victory over Liverpool at Anfield, a result that gave manager Ruben Amorim back-to-back Premier League wins for the first time.
The England defender was the hero on Sunday, heading an 84th-minute winner to hand United their first win at Anfield in nearly a decade.
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The victory lifted the Red Devils to ninth place, just two points behind third-placed Bournemouth and fourth-placed Liverpool.
Maguire, who has endured mixed fortunes at the club in recent years, believes the win should mark the start of a sustained turnaround.
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“This club will probably get a few plaudits this week, resilience, fighting spirit,” he said. “But if we don’t perform next weekend against Brighton, it will be exactly the same again.
“We need to build on it, build momentum, and deliver positive performances, that’s the most important thing. Performances breed results. Take the positives, take the confidence, but at Old Trafford next week, we have to make sure we perform and get the win.”
The 32-year-old also reflected on finally ending his personal Anfield drought. In last season’s fixture, he missed a late chance to seal victory in a 2-2 draw, a moment that has lingered in his mind.
“I’ve been here seven years now and it’s been tough not getting that win, it’s been on my mind,”
Maguire admitted.
“I’m in my last year now, so this could be the last time I play at Anfield for this club. It was really important to come here and tick that one off.”
With confidence restored and Amorim’s side finding rhythm, Maguire insists the focus now is on consistency as United aim to climb back into European contention.
