Scott McTominay Praises Luke Shaw After Manchester Uniteds Win Over Liverpool

Former Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay praised Luke Shaw’s performance in the 2-1 victory over Liverpool. Shaw impressed on the left side of Ruben Amorim’s back three, while Harry Maguire netted the winner. The result marked United’s second straight Premier League win, moving them into the top half.

For the latest Premier League clash, Manchester United secured a thrilling 2-1 victory over Liverpool at Anfield on October 19, 2025. Harry Maguire scored a late header to clinch the win, but the performance of Luke Shaw also drew praise. Shaw, despite a history of injuries, impressed on the left side of Ruben Amorim’s back three, earning compliments from former teammate Scott McTominay.

McTominay, now at Napoli, posted “What a player” under Shaw’s Instagram post, highlighting the defender’s standout display. Shaw was substituted in the 85th minute for Leny Yoro as Liverpool sought to increase pressure late in the game. United’s manager Ruben Amorim described the win as special, praising the players’ unity and the fans’ support during the high-intensity encounter. The victory marked back-to-back Premier League wins for United under Amorim, lifting the team into the top half of the table.

After a challenging start with three losses in the first six matches, the Red Devils are now just two points shy of the top four. United will aim to continue their momentum when Brighton visit Old Trafford on October 25. Meanwhile, McTominay had a difficult weekend as Napoli suffered a 1-0 loss to Torino, leaving them third in Serie A, one point behind leaders AC Milan.