The celebrations of Liverpool's draw against Napoli faded quickly as the focus shifted to Sunday's highly anticipated clash against Manchester United. The rivalry was fierce, the stakes immense, and with the Red Devils struggling under Jose Mourinho, the Anfield faithful sensed blood in the water.
The atmosphere inside Anfield on that day was electric. Fans packed the stands, their voices booming in unison as "You'll Never Walk Alone" echoed through the crisp December air.
From the first whistle, Liverpool seized control, dictating the tempo with their aggressive pressing and slick passing. It took only 11 minutes for the deadlock to be broken. Sadio Mané, cutting in from the left, latched onto a beautifully lofted pass from Fabinho. Then, with a deft first touch and a clinical finish, he sent the ball past David de Gea, igniting wild celebrations.
