Manchester United defeated arch-rivals Liverpool 2-1 at Anfield to reduce the gap to the Premier League top four.

More than 24 hours on, the United faithful are still buzzing after ending a painful nine-year wait for victory at the home of their fiercest rivals.

Bryan Mbeumo continued his electric start to life in Manchester, firing home inside 62 seconds to silence the Kop.

Cody Gakpo eventually drew Liverpool level, striking the crossbar three times before finding the net.

Harry Maguire found the bottom-left corner with a thumping header after a sublime volleyed cross from captain Bruno Fernandes.

Here we break down the three tactical masterstrokes from Ruben Amorim that laid the foundation for this historic triumph.

Few could believe their eyes when Benjamin Sesko and Leny Yoro were dropped to the bench as the official teamsheet landed.

Sesko brimming with confidence after goals against Brentford and Sunderland, looked certain to start.

The pre-match comments from Liverpool manager Arne Slot suggested that he was ready with plans to nullify the threat of the towering centre-forward.

Amorim threw a curveball by replacing Sesko with Matheus Cunha in the XI.

Yoro has been in fine form this...