Manchester United defender Harry Maguire appeared in press statements after the victory over Liverpool 2-1 in the eighth round of the Premier League.

The English star said: "We have waited a long time for this victory. Playing at Anfield has been difficult for us in recent years, and we know how much this win means to our fans. It is always said that it is just three points, but for us today it was more than just three points."

He added: "The victory is huge for the club and the fans, and it will remain a wonderful memory for them. The players are extremely happy, but now we have to build on this win and benefit from the confidence and fighting spirit we showed."

He increased: "We can definitely play better with the ball; we were hasty at some moments, but we also created many chances, especially in the first half. The most important thing is the fighting spirit we need to show in every match, especially against Brighton next week."

Regarding achieving two consecutive victories in the league: "Honestly, it is embarrassing that we are talking about this number because we haven't achieved two consecutive wins in a long time. Now we have to make it three against Brighton and start building real consistency. In past years, we would perform great in one match, then regress in the next — this has to change."

He concluded his remarks about the key to victory: "The crucial moment was when they scored the equalizer. We could have given up at that moment, but we held together, and that is what made me happiest. The fans were fearing the worst after what happened in past years, but we showed great courage and scored the winning goal, which is very important for the team and for morale."