Erik ten Hag believes his Manchester United side have gained a lot of confidence after beating the 'best playing football side in the world' on Monday night.
United surged into a one goal lead in the 16th-minute thanks to Jadon Sancho before Marcus Rashford doubled their lead after half-time. Mohamed Salah was able to reply on what was a dismal display by Liverpool at Old Trafford.
The win over Liverpool was United's first of the season as the Reds are still winless after three games in the Premier League - something they are hoping to put right against Bournemouth at Anfield on Saturday.
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Ten Hag's side travel to Southampton on Saturday as they look to build on their momentum from beating Liverpool - who the United boss had plenty of praise for.
"The spirit was already good, but now it's even better, it's clear," said Ten Hag. "It's only one game so we have to build further on, we have to develop and I think everyone is aware of that.
"It helps of course. I said before the game Liverpool is, especially last year, the best playing football team for me in the world and when you beat them it must give you a lot of confidence."
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