Some worrying signs for the champions.

Wayne Rooney admits Manchester United summer signing Bryan Mbeumo has ‘proved him wrong’ since his move to Old Trafford.

Rooney was ‘sceptical’ Mbeumo ‘had the ability’ to thrive at his former club following his £65m summer move from Brentford.

But the ex-England striker has already changed his mind about Mbeumo and says he has been Manchester United’s ‘standout player’ this season.

Mbeumo, 26, scored an early opener during United’s impressive and surprising 2-1 win over Premier League champions and arch-rivals Liverpool on Sunday.

Cody Gakpo drew Liverpool level in the 78th minute but Manchester United scored again six minutes later, with Harry Maguire’s winner earning the visitors their first victory at Anfield since 2016.

Analysing United’s victory on his BBC podcast, Rooney said: ‘For me he [Bryan Mbeumo] has been Manchester United’s standout player this season and he hasn’t got his rewards for his hard work and the sacrifices he’s made for the team.

‘It was a great goal. I’ll be honest I was a bit sceptical when United signed him, I didn’t know if he had the ability to come and play for Manchester United, but he’s proved me wrong.

‘I think he’s been a great addition to the team and by far United’s best player of the season.’

It was the first time Manchester United have won back-to-back games in the Premier League since Ruben Amorim replaced Erik ten Hag last November.

The victory saw the Red Devils climb to ninth in the Premier League, just two points behind fourth-placed Liverpool.

‘It’s such a huge win for the manager,’ said Rooney, who won five Premier League titles at Manchester United.

‘I’ve questioned decisions, I’ve questioned tactics, I’ve questioned players’ desire over this season and last season. That win is massive. To win at Anfield is not easy to do.

‘The confidence that gives the players and the manager, I’ll be the first to say he got it absolutely spot on.

‘I hope we see more of it. Two points off Liverpool now. I really liked the performance and we know the players can do it, we have to see this on a consistent level.’

While Manchester United celebrated a rare win at Anfield, Liverpool suffered a fourth straight defeat, slipping further behind Premier League pacesetters Arsenal.

Asked for his take on Liverpool’s poor form, Rooney said: ‘I think they’ve got a bit complacent.

‘For Arne Slot, you forget because he won the Premier League, but he’s still quite young – 46 years of age and this was the first time he’s lost four in a row in his career.

‘[Against Manchester United] he was arguing with the officials on the touchline, I haven’t seen that before from him.

‘We’re starting to see things unfold which shows that there’s pressure there.’

Liverpool return to action on Wednesday night against Champions League rivals Eintracht Frankfurt, while Manchester United face Brighton next weekend.

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The writing was on the wall for Postecoglou as his Forest side slumped to a limp 3-0 defeat at the hands of Chelsea on Saturday afternoon – the club’s fourth successive loss in all competitions.

Forest chairman Evangelos Marinakis was pictured leaving his seat midway through the second half and official confirmation of Postecoglou’s dismissal arrived just 17 minutes after the final whistle.

The 60-year-old, who took over the reins from Nuno Espirito Santo a little over a month ago, failed to win any of his eight matches across a miserable 39-day spell before Marinakis decided to swing the axe.

Postecoglou leaves Forest with the club languishing down in 18th place and the Australian’s short-lived spell at the City Ground represents the briefest stint of any manager in Premier League history.

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It’s claimed Silva, formerly the manager of Everton, Watford and Hull City, has a release clause worth in the region of £12million at Fulham.

The report adds that Sean Dyche remains a potential option to replace Postecoglou, as well as Roberto Mancini, who has been out of a job since leaving his role as head coach of the Saudi Arabia national team.

Marinakis is known to be an admirer of Mancini and formal contact was made contact with the Italian less than three hours after Postecoglou’s sacking.

Mancini, of course, has a wealth of experience under his belt in English football having managed Manchester City from 2009 to 2013. The club won their first-ever Premier League title in that time, as well as the 2011 FA Cup.

As well as Saudi Arabia, the 60-year-old has also managed Galatasaray, Inter Milan, Zenit Saint Petersburg and the Italy national side since departing the Etihad Stadium 12 years ago.

Recent reports indicated that Mancini would be interested in the Manchester United job should results continue to spiral for Ruben Amorim at Old Trafford.

Despite his previous ties to United’s noisy neighbours, Mancini is believed to have informed close friends that he could be in the picture to take charge at the Theatre of Dreams.

Speaking at the Festival dello Sport earlier this month, Mancini revealed what it would take to coax him back into management.

‘Something that gives me a chance to win and something that motivates me,’ he told reporters.

‘I miss it [a lot]. I miss being on the pitch with the boys every day.

‘Being on the pitch with the players is what I miss.’

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