The win over Liverpool meant that Moyes has made the best start as a United manager since the great Matt Busby in 1946. PHOTO: AFP
Sunday’s abject 4-1 defeat at the Etihad Stadium left United five points off the pace in the Premier League, but they showed signs of life in a 1-0 win over age-old rivals Liverpool at Old Trafford on Wednesday.
“What was important was that the whole club showed that we were hurt by the game on Sunday,” said Moyes, after a victory that set up a fourth-round tie with Norwich City.
“We didn’t perform to our levels. And the players gone out and done a great job to get us a big result, so I’m really pleased with them.
“We know we have to improve. I’m getting to know them. They’re a really good team; they won the Premiership last year. But we need to make sure that we’re looking to improve as well.”
Javier Hernandez scored the game’s only goal, stealing away from Jose Enrique to convert a Wayne Rooney corner from close range in the 46th minute of an engaging and open-ended cup tie.
Hernandez’s goal eclipsed the return of Liverpool striker Luis Suarez who played for full 90 minutes and almost claimed an equaliser with 18 minutes to play, only for his free-kick to flick off the United wall and crash against the crossbar.
Published in The Express Tribune, September 27th, 2013.
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A win finally