Pundit says next couple of weeks are “huge” for Ruben Amorim’s side
Gary Neville has warned Ruben Amorim and Manchester United that their next few games will be all-important after the victory at Anfield.
United l at Anfield on Sunday, with Harry Maguire heading an 84th-minute winner after Cody Gakpo had cancelled out Bryan Mbeumo’s early goal.
The win lifted Amorim’s side to ninth in the Premier League and gave the Portuguese coach consecutive league victories for the first time since taking charge.
It was also the first time United had beaten their north-west rivals at Anfield since 2016.
“This is a complete turnaround game,” said Neville. “They’ve got a kickstart springboard from what they’ve done, because to win at Anfield is special in any season, to win here is the hardest ground.
“They should be really proud because it’s a big achievement, but they’ve got to kick on from here.
“It’s a great day for Manchester United, but let’s see it again next Saturday night against Brighton.”
United have had many false dawns, not the least being their impressive performance in a 2-2 draw against Liverpool in February two months into Amorim’s reign. Many thought the team would kick into life after that but they weren’t on to have their worst season in the top flight since 1974.
The most recent is September’s defeat at Brentford, which came a week after defeating Chelsea in a chaotic game at Old Trafford.
“What can’t happen is now we’ve got to this height of performance, and then all of a sudden Brighton ends up being a dip,” said Neville.
“So the next couple of weeks are huge, I think, for Ruben Amorim to start to build.”
United face Brighton, Nottingham Forest and Tottenham in their next Premier League games.
Neville told United’s players: “Enjoy tonight because it’s one of the greatest moments you can have as a United player, winning at Anfield, and it happens rarely, so enjoy tonight.
“But honestly, lads, you’ve got to get back at it tomorrow morning, you’ve got to switch on and focus, because next Saturday will kick you right where you don’t want it to kick you, if you’re not at your best.”
