Manchester United currently occupy the ninth spot in the Premier League table with 13 points, trailing league leaders Arsenal by six points and sitting three points behind second-placed Manchester City.
Nigerian music sensation Joseph Akinwale Akinfenwa-Donus, popularly known as Joeboy, has boldly expressed his belief that Manchester United are genuine contenders for this season’s Premier League crown, according to Soccernet.ng.
Joeboy’s optimistic outlook followed United’s commanding performance against their historic adversaries, marking their first league triumph at Anfield since 2016.
Goals from Harry Maguire and Bryan Mbuemo propelled the Red Devils to a 2-1 win over Liverpool.
Joeboy’s Take on Manchester United’s Title Prospects
After Manchester United’s gritty 2-1 success at Anfield, the Afropop artist took to his official X (formerly Twitter) page to share his thoughts.
He tweeted:
“Lowkey Man U will challenge for the title.”
Lowkey Man U will challenge for the title.
– THE BACHELOR (@Joeboy) October 19, 2025
How Manchester United Clinched Victory Over Liverpool
Mbuemo struck early, netting in the opening minute to give United the lead. Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo managed to equalize, but Maguire’s commanding header in the 84th minute ultimately secured the win for the visitors.
The perfect start
@Snapdragon x #ShotOnSnapdragon pic.twitter.com/XBR5HKvm44
– Manchester United (@ManUtd) October 19, 2025
This victory marked Manchester United’s second straight league win under the guidance of new manager Ruben Amorim, signaling a potential turning point for the club.
Meanwhile, Liverpool have now endured four consecutive defeats across all competitions, intensifying pressure on their manager Arne Slot to reverse the team’s fortunes.
Joeboy’s remarks echo the sentiments of other Nigerian celebrities, such as Adekunle Gold, who humorously attributed the team’s resurgence to his FUJI album release, and Asisat Oshoala, who praised Harry Maguire as the “GOAT” following the defender’s standout performance.
Looking ahead, Manchester United will host Brighton & Hove Albion at Old Trafford this Saturday, aiming to build momentum from their recent successes. For many Nigerian football enthusiasts, hope is rekindled as the season progresses.