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Manchester 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. It had all the hallmarks of a win that would inspire confidence and serve as a springboard for his time as boss. Two late goals, the winner from Amad, stunned Manchester City.

Much in the way Liverpool were stunned by Harry Maguire's late header at the Anfield Road end. 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.

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After 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. Days later and United's momentum was quickly halted by Tottenham in the Carabao Cup. A seven-goal thriller appeared close at the final whistle, but Amorim's side found themselves 3-0 down before a late rally. A week after their derby win and, upon their return to Premier League action, Bournemouth would complete a remarkable double - winning 3-0 at Old Trafford in December for the second year in a row.

The familiar issues with United were apparent, largely their inability to defend set pieces as the Cherries enjoyed a day out in Manchester.

The loss wasn't a blip though and a Boxing Day defeat would make it a Christmas to forget. Andre Onana, who already had a growing list of doubters, would be beaten direct from a corner at Molineux as Wolves secured victory. It was only their fourth win of the season, lifting them out of the relegation zone.

A fourth defeat on the spin would come four days later as Newcastle secured a win at Old Trafford, but the performance was perhaps the most damning thing for Amorim. His side hadn't been outclassed like that during his tenure.

The Magpies were 2-0 up by half-time and, whilst they didn't add to that total, the dominance of their display was alarming. Newcastle's midfield bossed the contest as the flaws of Amorim's system - which are still being discussed - were particularly highlighted.

Afterwards Amorim delivered the frank honesty for which he's become known. 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. The likes of Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha, two summer signings, showed their class and continue to suggest good things are coming.

United's next four games see them host Brighton before back-to-back away trips at Nottingham Forest and Tottenham. Everton at home come after November's international break. Last year those fixtures yielded a return of three points from a possible 12. If Liverpool is to prove a turning point, they'll need considerably more.

Amorim admitted: "I think that was the biggest win in my time at Manchester United. It means a lot today but tomorrow it won't mean a lot. It's three points and it's a good victory."

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