Liverpool dismantled Manchester United with a commanding 3-0 victory, fueled by a scintillating 23-minute spell from Mo Salah and Luis Diaz. The duo ran riot at Old Trafford, with Salah assisting Diaz twice in the first half, both goals capitalizing on costly errors from Casemiro.
United manager Erik ten Hag responded by substituting Casemiro at halftime, but it did little to halt Liverpool’s momentum. Salah, who had been United’s tormentor all evening, sealed the win with a goal of his own before the hour mark, further compounding United’s misery.
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Despite starting the match brightly, United’s defense was exposed repeatedly by Liverpool’s swift counter-attacks. With Manchester United’s new leadership, including Jim Ratcliffe, watching from the stands, the Red Devils’ struggles were on full display, and Old Trafford was half-empty by the time the final whistle blew.
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Meanwhile, Liverpool’s new manager Arne Slot extended his perfect start, guiding his team to second place in the Premier League standings, level on nine points with leaders Manchester City but trailing on goal difference.