Manchester United’s tough begin to the season continued on Sunday afternoon as they had been convincingly crushed by rivals Liverpool.
Luis Diaz scored twice and Mohamed Salah netted at Outdated Trafford once more because the United gamers had been booed off the pitch on the again of their second defeat in three video games initially of the season.
Casemiro was hooked at half time by Erik ten Hag after being at fault for the primary two targets, whereas Marcus Rashford was additionally jeered by followers in attendance for his efficiency.
For Liverpool, nevertheless, it was a 3rd wins from three beneath Arne Slot, and they’ll go into the worldwide break in excessive spirits following their begin to the marketing campaign.
Mail Sport’s LEWIS STEELE was at Outdated Trafford to charge the Liverpool gamers.
Luis Diaz scored twice for Liverpool because the Reds dominated Manchester United at Outdated Trafford
Mohamed Salah additionally scored as Liverpool ran out 3-0 victors to make it three from three to date this season
Liverpool followers sang out Arne Slot’s title as he received but once more whereas accountable for the Reds
Alisson Becker – 7
Massive save to disclaim Zirkzee from point-blank vary on 63 minutes to forestall any chance of a comeback. A number of different regulation stops, too, and was fast off his line to mop up when Casemiro set Rashford by within the first half.
Trent Alexander-Arnold – 7.5
Skipped previous by Dalot within the first minute to get the group roaring however didn’t put a foot flawed after that. Sensible passing and an attacking risk all through. Unfortunate to have a purpose dominated out after a pleasant end.
Ibrahima Konate – 7
Bullied Zirkzee all through on what was a dismal first begin for the Dutch No 9. Konate made a number of very important interceptions and was a determine of confidence on the again for United.
Virgil van Dijk – 7
A captain’s efficiency as he caught up for team-mate Szoboszlai when he was on the tip of a nasty deal with from Martinez. Dutchman constantly mopped up and received the ball excessive up the pitch a number of occasions to start out assaults.
Andy Robertson – 7
Sturdy in duels towards Garnacho, who didn’t have a sniff all day. Received ahead effectively and supplemented Diaz on the left.
Ryan Gravenberch – 8.5 (MOTM)
Who wants a brand new No 6? This was an all-action show on what was an imperious afternoon for Gravenberch. Slot trusts him utterly and the Dutchman is taking part in with confidence. He made key interceptions, glided by the midfield comfy and infrequently misplaced possession. Glorious.
Alexis Mac Allister – 7
Performed barely deeper than traditional and put in a stable shift off the ball. Skipped previous Casemiro a number of occasions within the first half.
Mohamed Salah – 8
That is 10 targets on his final seven journeys to Outdated Trafford. Merely elegant begin to the season for Salah, regardless that his strike right here was helped by terrible positioning from goalkeeper Onana. Seems sharper than ever and never displaying his age in any respect but. The difference-maker.
Dominik Szoboszlai – 8
Dubbed ‘unprofessional’ by Gary Neville for taking an additional contact when he ought to have made it 4-0 late on. Actually was not that deep. In any other case, this was an impressive efficiency from Szoboszlai. By no means stopped working and has matched his help tally from final season already.
Luis Diaz – 8.5
If he might add finish product to his recreation, he could possibly be probably the greatest forwards within the Premier League and eventually substitute Sadio Mane’s clinicality. On the proof of this season, that prolific nature is coming. Two nice targets right here after a man-of-the-match show final Sunday.
Diogo Jota – 7
A barely extra quiet night for Jota after two stable performances to start out the season however nonetheless performed his half, primarily off the ball with nice urgent.
Substitutes
Cody Gakpo (for Diaz, 66) – 6.5
Conor Bradley (for Alexander-Arnold, 75) – 6.5
Darwin Nunez (for Jota, 75) – 6
Kostas Tsimikas (for Robertson, 83) – N/A
