Liverpool 1-2 Manchester United
Updated
Manchester United won: Liverpool 1-2 Manchester United in the Premier League (Round 8) on Sun, 19 Oct 2025 at Anfield, Liverpool. Liverpool goals: Cody Gakpo 78'. Manchester United goals: Bryan Mbeumo 2', Harry Maguire 84'. Expected goals: 2.74-1.34. Possession: 64-36. Player of the match: Cody Gakpo (8.3).
Match report
Manchester United beat Liverpool 2-1
Manchester United narrowly beat Liverpool 2-1 away from home at Anfield on Sunday 19 October in the Premier League.
Bryan Mbeumo put Manchester United ahead on 2' (0-1), Cody Gakpo levelled for Liverpool on 78' (1-1) and Harry Maguire restored Manchester United's lead on 84' (1-2).
Liverpool had 64% of the ball, shots were 19-12 (6-4 on target) and expected goals finished 2.74-1.34. Liverpool created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Cody Gakpo (Liverpool) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
Attendance: 60,337. Referee: Michael Oliver.
Match stats
| Liverpool | Manchester United | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 64 | 36 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.74 | 1.34 |
| Total shots | 19 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 52 | 16 |
| Big chances | 5 | 5 |
| Big chances missed | 4 | 3 |
| Accurate passes | 408 (85%) | 200 (68%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 2 |
| Corners | 9 | 4 |
| Total shots | 19 | 12 |
| Shots off target | 11 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 3 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 16 | 10 |
Lineups
Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Giorgi Mamardashvili, Conor Bradley, Ibrahima Konaté, Virgil van Dijk, Miloš Kerkez, Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister, Mohamed Salah, Dominik Szoboszlai, Cody Gakpo, Alexander Isak
Manchester United (3-4-2-1): Senne Lammens, Matthijs de Ligt, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, Amad Diallo, Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes, Diogo Dalot, Bryan Mbeumo, Mason Mount, Matheus Cunha
Key events
- 2' · Goal · Bryan Mbeumo (Manchester United)
- 52' · Yellow card · Amad Diallo (Manchester United)
- 57' · Yellow card · Casemiro (Manchester United)
- 58' · Substitution · Manuel Ugarte for Casemiro (Manchester United)
- 59' · Substitution · Patrick Dorgu for Amad Diallo (Manchester United)
- 61' · Substitution · Benjamin Šeško for Mason Mount (Manchester United)
- 62' · Substitution · Curtis Jones for Ryan Gravenberch (Liverpool)
- 62' · Substitution · Florian Wirtz for Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool)
- 62' · Substitution · Hugo Ekitiké for Conor Bradley (Liverpool)
- 72' · Substitution · Federico Chiesa for Alexander Isak (Liverpool)
- 78' · Goal · Cody Gakpo (Liverpool)
- 84' · Goal · Harry Maguire (Manchester United)
- 85' · Substitution · Jeremie Frimpong for Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)
- 85' · Substitution · Leny Yoro for Luke Shaw (Manchester United)
- 85' · Substitution · Kobbie Mainoo for Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)
All-time head-to-head
66 league meetings since 1994: Liverpool 20, draws 16, Manchester United 30.
Questions
Who won Liverpool vs Manchester United?
Manchester United won, 1-2 (Premier League) on Sun, 19 Oct 2025.
When and where is Liverpool vs Manchester United?
Sun, 19 Oct 2025, 15:30 UTC at Anfield, Liverpool, Premier League.
What is the head-to-head record between Liverpool and Manchester United?
In 66 league meetings since 1994: Liverpool 20 wins, 16 draws, Manchester United 30 wins (goals 91-86).