United Linked to Hjulmand; Amorim Dismisses Slot

Manchester United beat Liverpool 2-1 at Anfield, their first win there since 2016, sealed by a late Harry Maguire goal. They have since put together back-to-back Premier League wins, including a victory over Sunderland, easing pressure on manager Ruben Amorim as United prepare to host Brighton at Old Trafford on Saturday. Amorim dismissed Liverpool boss Arne Slot’s criticism that United sat in a “low block” and relied on “long balls,” saying “I don’t care what Slot is saying… I can evaluate my team,” while admitting the side must “play better with the ball.” Separately, United have been linked with Sporting CP midfielder Morten Hjulmand ahead of the January window, with Manchester City also reportedly interested and Sporting potentially demanding a premium given his €80m release clause; Amorim — who worked with Hjulmand at Sporting — could vouch for him. Amorim praised his squad’s attitude and leaders such as Bruno Fernandes and Harry Maguire, and a third straight league win would consolidate United’s climb into the top half and strengthen the view that the Liverpool result could be a turning point.