Man Utd's bizarre response to Ruben Amorim's 'statement' win after Liverpool victory

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Manchester United secured a major win over Liverpool on Sunday - but their last major victory at a rival did little to improve their fortunes under Ruben AmorimManchester United ended a near decade-long wait by beating Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday - a much needed win for Ruben Amorim and his ambitions. But this isn't the first time he's secured a statement result at the home of one of his rivals.Early in his tenure the Portuguese head coach secured derby victory at the Etihad.

Sunday's win is, remarkably, the first time Amorim has secured successive wins in the Premier League since he took charge nearly a year ago.The first 12 months of his tenure has seen dark clouds gather over Old Trafford with his job constantly in question. His methods have been ripped apart and the promise that came from that early win over their local rivals did not act as a sign of things to come.Instead they endured a horror run that included Amorim confessing a relegation battle was something they had to face head on, such was their slide down the table.READ MORE: Two Man Utd players prove they 'deserve to be in the shirt' after Liverpool heroicsREAD MORE: Liverpool and Arne Slot facing unwanted 72-year record with daunting task up nextAfter beating City Amorim claimed: "Our club needs to win these kinds of matches, I understand the happiness of our fans but we need to continue."Continue they did not.

Adamant he wouldn't change his approach, urging the club to axe him if they wanted to see a different style and suggesting a battle to avoid the drop was on the cards.Not since Sir Matt Busby's days, in September 1962, had United lost five times in the league in a calendar month, but Amorim would do just that last December.And so just shy of a year on and there is scepticism over whether their win at Liverpool is a bright day in an otherwise gloomy season or really a sign that the tide is turning. It's three points and it's a good victory."Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content.