Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has called on his teammates to maintain their winning momentum after their thrilling 2 1 victory over Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday.
The centre back scored a decisive 84th minute header to hand United their first triumph at Anfield in nearly ten years.
The Red Devils who finished a disappointing 15th in the Premier League last season have now moved up to ninth on the table. The win means United have collected four victories from their last six matches leaving them just two points behind Bournemouth and Liverpool who sit third and fourth respectively.
Speaking after the hard fought victory Maguire praised the team’s resilience but warned that consistency must follow. “This club will probably get a few plaudits this week resilience fighting spirit,” he said. “But if we don’t perform next weekend against Brighton it will be exactly the same the following week. We need to build momentum and keep delivering positive performances.”
The England international stressed that maintaining focus will be key to sustaining their resurgence. “Performances breed results in the end,” Maguire added. “Take the positives take the confidence but at Old Trafford next week against Brighton we must make sure we perform and get the win.”
Reflecting on his decisive goal Maguire admitted it was a personal relief after missing a chance to score a winner in last season’s 2 2 draw at Anfield. “I’ve been here seven years now and it’s been tough not getting that win,” he said. “It’s been on my mind a little bit so to finally score the winner means a lot.”
With his contract set to expire at the end of the season Maguire acknowledged that the match could mark his final appearance at Anfield in a United shirt. “I’m in my last year now so this could be the last time I play here for this club. It’s really important I came here and ticked that one off because it’s been playing on my mind,” he concluded.
