MANCHESTER UNITED were DISMANTLED by quadruple chasing Liverpool who ran riot at Anfield tonight.
Four goals amongst the Reds’ tremendous trio up-front were enough to embarrass bitter rivals United.
Which has enabled them to jump above Manchester City on the leaderboards and has pushed the Red Devils below Arsenal on goal difference.
- RESULT: Liverpool 4-0 Man Utd
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- Liverpool XI: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson; Henderson, Fabinho, Alcantara; Salah, Mane, Diaz
- Man Utd XI: De Gea; Jones, Maguire, Lindelof; Dalot, Matic, Pogba, Wan-Bissaka; Fernandes, Rashford, Elanga
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That’s all from Anfield
So, just a reminder then, Manchester City host Brighton tomorrow evening in their defence of the Premier League title.
Liverpool go top for now, after putting four past a dishevelled Manchester United.
Thank you for reading and goodnight.
Klopp ‘loved’ applause for Ronaldo
Jurgen Klopp was full of praise for his team, stating it was “a really good game, wonderful goals, everyone is happy.” He went on to say that although United are “not in a good moment, they will come back.”
On the applause during the seventh minute, the Liverpool boss said:
Loved it, loved it. That’s exactly how football should be. All rivalry aside in this moment. It was a show of class, and of course all of our thoughts, from the moment we heard about it, are with Cristiano and his family. I cannot imagine how it must be, and we really feel for him.
Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool boss
Keane calls out players
Ex-Manchester United man Roy Keane, gave a dispirited speech after the game, criticising particular players’ performances on the pitch. He claimed that Rashford ‘played like a child’ up front, that Maguire ‘isn’t good enough for Man United’, and stated that the ‘team isn’t likeable’.
There is no soul to this team, you don’t even warm to them. They’ve already left the building. They’re on their holidays. They’ve switched off. They don’t turn up. They should be hiding.
Roy Keane, pundit
Fernandes apologises to fans
There is not much I can say. An apology to the fans will never be enough, they don’t deserve that we play this way, they deserve much more from us… We have to look at ourselves, from top to bottom. We are competing until the end. Nobody can put their head down and just want their vacation. We have to fight.
Bruno Fernandes, Manchester United midfielder
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Thiago’s numbers this evening:
- 129 touches
- 96% pass accuracy
- 3 key passes
- 6/6 long passes
- 3/3 dribbles
Liverpool’s magician was exceptional tonight.
Jamie Carragher has called it “the best game he’s ever had at Anfield.”
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“It’s not anger anymore, it’s just sadness.”
Liverpool lethal once again
Despite a brief lull at the start of the second half, where Manchester United managed to launch a few attacks on Liverpool’s goal, the home side were comfortable, creative and clinical.
Thiago was a joy to watch in the middle of the park, dictating the tempo. Whilst the front three were unplayable, and ran United’s defence ragged, provided all four goals this evening.
A dominant performance against a wounded United side.
Historic scoreline
Tonight’s score means that Liverpool have beaten Manchester United 9-0 over their two Premier League meeting this season.
The biggest aggregate score in history between the two rivals.
.Credit: PA Full time – Liverpool 4-0 Manchester United
Dalot nearly turns the ball into his own net from the corner, and the referee blows his whistle.
Manchester United blown out of the water.
Liverpool go top of the Premier League.
Liverpool 4-0 Manchester United
90+2, Wan-Bissaka slides in on Salah to deny a certain goal.
One last corner for Liverpool to level last time’s scoreline.
Liverpool 4-0 Manchester United
90, The board goes up for three added minutes.
‘You’ll never walk alone’ rings round the ground.
Liverpool look to have done the business.
Liverpool 4-0 Manchester United – Liverpool change
In the midst of those challenges, I’ve forgotten to tell you Milner has come on for Fabinho.
Liverpool 4-0 Manchester United – yellows, yellows, yellows
88, Hannibal slides in late on Henderson and picks up a yellow. Not a great introduction for the young man, but at least he’s passionate.
Keita then picks up a yellow for silly a challenge.
Fernandes then takes out his frustration with a high kick on Alexander-Arnold.
Liverpool 4-0 Manchester United
87, The ‘olays’ have started from the home fans every time they pass the ball. A demoralising noise for the United players.
Liverpool 4-0 Manchester United
Hannibal is caught in posession on the right hand side. Jota spots Salah running through the middle. The Egyptian takes a touch before dinking it over De Gea into the back of the net.
On the replays, Wan-Bissaka gets a nick on it, but Salah won’t care.
Many of the travelling fans have seen enough and are leaving their seats.
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GOAL! Liverpool 4-0 Manchester United
84, Salah chips De gea for Liverpool’s fourth.
Liverpool 3-0 Manchester United – United change
83, Elanga comes off for the young Hannibal. He’s a player who United fans have been calling for. Let’s see what he’s got.
Liverpool 3-0 Manchester United
81, Nothing comes from the corner, but Rashford gets a chance at the other end. The forward spins and has a go, but he hacks the ball wide. Not been his night.
Liverpool 3-0 Manchester United – Liverpool change
79, It’s the end of Thiago’s night. He strolls off to a huge applause before embracing his manager. He’s dominated out there tonight. Keita is on in his place.
Liverpool 3-0 Manchester United
78, Mane checks back inside before sliding the ball through to Robertson. The left-back has been electric this second half, and wins the corner.
Liverpool 3-0 Manchester United
76, Sancho’s been the outlet for Manchester United this second half, but he gets that all wrong. The winger finds space on the counter and sees Rashford running across the area,. He attempts to find him with a ball in with the outside of his boot. But it’s straight at Allison to the Liverpool fans’ delight.
Liverpool 3-0 Manchester United
75, Things looked very worrying as Salah was running at Maguire one on one, but the Egyptian loses his footing and Maguire comes away with it.
Liverpool 3-0 Manchester United
73, Rashford breezes past Henderson before trying his luck against Alexander-Arnold. He looks to have got the better of him, but trips at the last moment and it’s a goal kick.
Liverpool 3-0 Manchester United
72, That’s exactly what Liverpool needed. The buzz is back around Anfield, and Liverpool look back to their best.
Mane finds Salah in space. But one touch too many, and Maguire can get a foot in.
Liverpool 3-0 Manchester United – Liverpool change
69, Jota is on to replace Diaz.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
