Mbeumo Scores Fastest Goal in Liverpool-Manchester United Derby

LIVERPOOL, England — Bryan Mbeumo made history Sunday by scoring the fastest goal in a Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester United. He found the net just two minutes into the game at Anfield, shocking the home crowd amidst rising tensions in this fierce rivalry.

Mbeumo, acquired for €80 million this summer, was perfectly assisted by Amad Diallo, who sent a well-timed pass that the Cameroonian forward took in stride. His right-footed shot beat goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili, sending the away fans into celebration.

This goal marked Mbeumo as only the second player ever to score within the first two minutes of this iconic fixture, joining Nicky Butt, who did so in 1995. According to analytics firm Squawka, it is the fastest goal Liverpool has conceded at Anfield in Premier League history.

Despite past struggles, Manchester United came into this clash with newfound confidence, having won two of their last three matches. Liverpool, on the other hand, faced pressure to rebound after facing three consecutive defeats across all competitions.

Throughout the 2025 season, Mbeumo has established himself as a key player for Manchester United, contributing a total of 18 goals and assists, trailing only behind stars Erling Haaland and Mohamed Salah in league performance.

As Liverpool aims to recover from their recent slump, manager Arne Slot‘s squad is determined to capitalize on their home advantage, despite the early setback they faced against their bitter rivals.