Wayne Rooney admits Man Utd star has ‘proved him wrong’ after Liverpool win

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Mbeumo, 26, scored an early opener during United’s impressive and surprising 2-1 win over Premier League champions and arch-rivals Liverpool on Sunday. Analysing United’s victory on his BBC podcast, Rooney said: ‘For me he [Bryan Mbeumo] has been Manchester United’s standout player this season and he hasn’t got his rewards for his hard work and the sacrifices he’s made for the team. ‘It was a great goal.

I’ll be honest I was a bit sceptical when United signed him, I didn’t know if he had the ability to come and play for Manchester United, but he’s proved me wrong. Bryan Mbeumo celebrates his goal against Liverpool (Picture: Getty) ‘I think he’s been a great addition to the team and by far United’s best player of the season.’ It was the first time Manchester United have won back-to-back games in the Premier League since Ruben Amorim replaced Erik ten Hag last November.

I really liked the performance and we know the players can do it, we have to see this on a consistent level.’ While Manchester United celebrated a rare win at Anfield, Liverpool suffered a fourth straight defeat, slipping further behind Premier League pacesetters Arsenal. Asked for his take on Liverpool’s poor form, Rooney said: ‘I think they’ve got a bit complacent. ‘For Arne Slot, you forget because he won the Premier League, but he’s still quite young – 46 years of age and this was the first time he’s lost four in a row in his career. ‘[Against Manchester United] he was arguing with the officials on the touchline, I haven’t seen that before from him. ‘We’re starting to see things unfold which shows that there’s pressure there.’ Liverpool return to action on Wednesday night against Champions League rivals Eintracht Frankfurt, while Manchester United face Brighton next weekend.