LIVERPOOL have battered Manchester United 7-0 after an incredible victory at Anfield!
Cody Gakpo, Darwin Nunez and Mo Salah all scored twice alongside a Roberto Firmino strike for the Reds.
Liverpool flew out of the blocks in the second half to score SIX goals after the break to keep alive their top four hopes, and seriously dent United’s quadruple hopes.
- Result: Liverpool 7-0 Man Utd
- Liverpool team: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson, Fabinho, Elliott, Henderson, Salah, Nunez, Gakpo
- Man Utd team: De Gea, Dalot, Varane, Martinez, Shaw, Casemiro, Fred, Antony, Fernandes, Rashford, Weghorst
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Ten Hag rues lack of discipline
Erik ten Hag blamed United’s “worst” display of the year on poor discipline.
The Red Devils’ manager is angry at his side’s total absence of composure as Liverpool rattled in goals either side of half-time to spark a 7-0 romp.
Ten Hag said: “It was a really bad performance and the worst of the year.
“We lost the game at the end of the first half and at the start of the second but you have to keep your head up and we didn’t.
“It’s all about showing discipline and we didn’t, so that’s when you start conceding goals.
“It’s a really unprofessional performance and unnecessary. You have to do your jobs and we didn’t.”
Erik vows to bounce back
Erik ten Hag claims United have proved under him they can recover from huge shocks.
Referencing two previous heavy away losses this season, the Red Devils’ boss said: “We have seen in the past we can bounce back.
After Brentford (0-4), after Manchester City (3-6). This is definitely a strong setback and is unacceptable.
“We let the fans down and I’m really disappointed and angry about it.
“It is a reality check… It’s a strong message [that] we get.”
Ten Hag blasts ‘unprofessional’ Red Devils
Erik ten Hag claims his “unprofessional” United side “lost their heads” in the second half of a record 7-0 loss at Liverpool.
The home team went ahead on 43 minutes and dominated once moving 3-0 in front after 50.
Ten Hag said: “Second half it was not us. It was not our standards. We didn’t play as a team.”
He admitted he was surprised” because “I have seen the last weeks and months a team that is resilient and determined with a winning attitude”.
The Dutchman added: “We didn’t stick to the plan, we lose our heads. We didn’t do our jobs.
“We didn’t track back and it was really unprofessional.”
‘I’d go into hiding’
Roy Keane reckons he’d have gone into hiding if he’d lost 7-0 to Liverpool in in his United playing days.
The former hardman told Sky Sports: “The big players, the ones we all build up, really let the club down.
“If you ever get beaten by six or seven, you go into hiding for a few days.
“I’d go missing for a few months. I don’t know what to say, I’m in shock.”
You don’t grin anything with kids…
Gary Neville accused fellow Sky Sports pundits Jamie Carragher and Graeme Souness of “gloating like little children” following their old club Liverpool’s 7-0 win over Manchester United.
Cody Gakpo opened the floodgates with his opener on 43 minutes as Nev’s former team collapsed.
But Old Trafford legend Neville disagreed with Souness and Carragher on whehter it ewas mainly down tio Liverpool brilliance or United ineptitude.
Souness began by referencing his prediction before the game that Liverpool would win comfortably. He then added: “Gary said off-air that you thought Liverpool played badly today.”
Neville replied: “I didn’t say that. I said I thought first half Manchester United were the better team. I think that in the second half it was about Manchester United’s capitulation.”
Souness chimed back with: “So that had nothing to do with Liverpool playing well?”
Before Neville qualified his view, adding: “I don’t think when Jurgen Klopp analyses that game tomorrow – the momentum from that he’ll take – but I don’t think he’ll think ‘we’re back’. I don’t think he’ll fall into that trap. They won’t get carried away off the back of that at all.”
As Souness attempted to come back in, an agitated Neville then said: “Look at them. You’re gloating like little children.”
To which Souness replied: “You can’t come out with a daft remark like ‘Liverpool didn’t play well today’.”
Fans reckon Mikel predicted 7-0!
Arsenal fans claim manager Mikel Arteta predicted Manchester United’s 7-0 hammering at Liverpool.
The Red Devils were blown away by Jurgen Klopp’s side and it left them 14 points behind the Gunners at the top of the table.
Still buzzing after their 3-2 comeback win over Bournemouth on Saturday, Arsenal fans even joked their boss can predict the future.
Arteta was spotted on the sidelines against the Cherries, holding up seven fingers.
Poking fun at Man Utd, one supporter posted the photo and added the scoreline from Anfeld to the gesture.
Fans found it hilarious, one said: “Arteta is a genius.”
Another reacted: “Another Arteta masterclass.”
A third commented: “He knew all along.”
Perhaps being able to see into the future is a talent needed at Arsenal, as even director of football Edu has been at it.
When Arteta was under serious pressure two years ago, the former Arsenal midfielder ensured supporters the “future is beautiful” with the Spaniard in charge.
‘Embarrassing day for United’ – Keane
Old Trafford legend Roy Keane labelled United “embarrassing, shocking” after their 7-0 Anfield thumping – but claimed Liverpool are back to their “very, very best”.
Keane believes the Red Devils’ senior players “didn’t show any leadership skills” in adversity after only trailing 1-0 at the break.
Credit: Getty And the ex-midfielder told Sky Sports: “Players will no doubt feel ashamed. They went missing in The second half.
“It’s the hardest place to come for a Man Utd player, no matter what form they are in.
Credit: Getty “But I have to say Liverpool were absolutely amazing.
“Their energy, decision-making… Liverpool were back to their very, very best.
“But certainly it’s an embarrassing day for United.”
Bruno slammed for ’embarrassing’ dive
Bruno Fernandes has been slammed for an embarrassing dive in Man Utd’s 7-0 loss at Liverpool.
The Red Devils’ captain fell to the ground clutching his face after feeling contact from Ibrahima Konate.
The Liverpool defender was in control of the ball at the time and had his arm outstretched as he was running, and he appeared to hit Fernandes in the chest.
Fernandes went down as if he was injured despite the minimal contact and it was no surprise when he got back up to his feet moments later.
Fans blasted the Portuguese and labelled his behaviour as “embarrassing”.
One said: “Bruno Fernandes is the biggest crybaby in the Premier League. How can you dive and then get mad at the referee for not giving a pen?”
Another added: “Bruno Fernandes is a clown. The dive there deserved an Oscar.”
A third said: “Bruno Fernandes is the most embarrassing player in the league. Clear and obvious dive 😂 Gets a hand on his chest and goes down clutching his face.”
Reds hail ‘Egyptian king’
Mo Salah’s double made him Liverpool’s record Prem scorer on 129 goals – and highest ever against United.
The Reds hailed their “Egyptian king” on social media after he fired the fourth and sixth goals in the 7-0 Anfield win.
Incredibly,. Salah has netted ten of his deadly dozen against the Red Devils in his last five encounters with them.
Robbie Fowler netted 10 goals in all for Liverpool against United.
Grumpy Nev tells cocky Carra to ‘do one’
Gary Neville raged at Jamie Carragher after the Liverpool legend mocked him during Manchester United’s 7-0 defeat at Anfield.
The Reds handed Erik ten Hag’s side an astonishing thrashing on Sunday afternoon as Cody Gakpo, Darwin Nunez and Mohamed Salah all helped themselves to braces, before Roberto Firmino added a seventh.
It was an incredible second-half collapse from the Red Devils as they conceded six goals in 38 minutes.
And Carragher was not going to let his side’s biggest ever win over Man Utd go by without comment.
Reacting to the remarkable scoreline on Sky Sports’ coverage, Neville said: “You might lose 2-0, you might lose 2-1, you might lose 3-0, but you DO NOT lose 7-0 here. You just don’t”.
Poking fun, Carragher hilariously responded: “You do today”.
An upset Neville then replied to his colleague’s jibe by simply saying: “Do one”.
During the second-half mauling, Carragher also shared a picture from the commentary gantry.
It showed him grinning from ear to ear as a grumpy Neville looked on unimpressed.
‘Big players let Utd down’ – Keane
Roy Keane singled out lack of leadership for United’s “shocking” 7-0 loss at Anfield.
The ex-Red Devils’ hardman said: “It was obviously a bad day, shocking really.
“It was game over at the beginning of the second half. The senior players were embarrassing. They didn’t show any leadership skills. Shocking.
“Thank God I was never part of a team beaten by that much at United.
“The players will be ashamed and embarrassed. When the going got tough, they went missing.
“They didn’t show any pride, fight or spirit.
“The big players, the ones we all build up, really let the club down. If you ever get beaten by six or seven, you go into hiding for a few days.
“I’d go missing for a few months. I don’t know what to say, I’m in shock.”
From ‘classic’ to ‘shambles’ ..
Gary Neville reckons United delivered a “classic away performance” for 40 minutes” – then a disgraceful second half.
The Red Devils went from 0-0 at 43 minutes to 0-3 down at 50… on the way to a 7-0 humiliation.
Ex-Old Trafford defender Neville told Sky Sports: “The first 40 minutes was a classic away performance. They (United) weathered the storm and it looked like they were going to get a goal.
“But the second-half was an absolute disgrace and a shambles.
“That was epitomised by captain Bruno Fernandes who was embarrassing at times.
“But it was not their usual performance or spirit. Ten Hag will deal with it like he’s dealt with other difficult situations”
Bruno admits United were ‘erratic’
Under-fire skipper Bruno Fernandes admitted United virtually fell apart in Liverpool’s second-half rampage.
The Red Devils were arguably on top until Cody Gakpo’s 43rd minute opener, but fell apart once Liverpool added a quick double after the break on the way to a record 7-0 victory.
Fernandes told Sky Sports: “It’s really frustrating, because it’s a really bad result.
“The first half was really good, we created most of the chances, they didn’t create much. The second half was not our level.”
But of United crumbling, he added: “The team tries to react but in an erratic way. We tried to go forward but lost some shape.”
What is Man Utd’s biggest loss?
Manchester United’s biggest loss is 7-0.
The have lost by that scoreline on FOUR occasions, most recently to Liverpool on Match 5, 2023.
They also suffered a 7-0 defeat to Blackburn Rovers on 10 April 1926, to Aston Villa on 27 December 1930 and to Wolverhampton on Boxing Day, 1931.
All of those defeats happened away from home.
The shock Liverpool loss at Anfield was United’s biggest in the Premier League era, and was their worst result in 92 years.
Man Utd stars appear to turn on Dalot
Some Man Utd players appeared to turn on Diogo Dalot during their match against Liverpool.
Anthony and Fred were spotted criticising the defender mid-way through the first half.
They appeared to be unhappy with his use of the ball, with manager Erik ten Hag also seen bellowing at Dalot from the touchline.
To make matters worse for the Portuguese Liverpool opened the scoring after exploiting United’s right flank.
Dalot was drawn towards Andy Robertson on the ball, meaning he left a huge space behind him.
Man Utd humiliation
Manchester United have experienced their heaviest ever Premier League defeat.
United haven’t lost like this since 1931, which means this hasn’t happened since before World War II.
However, this sort of embarrassing loss has happened three times before.
The Red Devils lost also 7-0 to Blackburn in 1926, Aston Villa in 1930 and Wolves a year later
Credit: PA Complete contrast at Anfield
The derby between Liverpool and Manchester United started one way and ended in a completely oppossite way.
United entered the pitch shortly after their Carabao Cup triumph amid talks of a surprise Premier League challenge.
The Reds, on the other hand, had been undergoing a turbulent season that has been completely different to their unprecedented quadruple challenge last term.
But the mood changed dramatically at full-time as the Red Devils’ title hopes are now practically dead and the Merseysiders have restored confidence with their best performance of the season.
Liverpool appear to be back at their best, while United manager Erik ten Hag has work to do even though there is still a good chance of Europa League and FA Cup success
Credit: Paul Currie/Colorsport/Shutterstock Jamie Carragher speaks
Liverpool’s triumph over Manchester United took Jamie Carragher “two or three years” back in time.
Carragher told Sky Sports: “It was unbelievable watching the second half. It was the shock of, ‘How’s this first half ended up like this second half from both team’s point of view?’
“Seeing Manchester United so bad in that second half and seeing Liverpool so good.
“We haven’t seen that performance I don’t think at any time this season.
“That second-half performance felt like two or three years ago when the opposition just couldn’t cope with them, especially at Anfield”
Credit: Getty Roy Keane criticism
Legendary Manchester United captain Roy Keane didn’t hold back when criticising the performance against Liverpool.
Keane told Sky Sports: “It was obviously a bad day, shocking really. It was game over at the beginning of the second half.
“The senior players were embarrassing. They didn’t show any leadership skills. Shocking. It was a tough day for United. Thank god I was never part of a team beaten by that much at United.
“The players will be ashamed and embarrassed. When the going got tough, they went missing. They didn’t show any pride, fight or spirit.
“The big players, the ones we all build up, really let the club down. If you ever get beaten by six or seven, you go into hiding for a few days. I’d go missing for a few months. I don’t know what to say, I’m in shock”
Credit: Alamy Gary Neville reacts
Manchester United legend Gary Neville described the Red Devils’ performance as an “absolute disgrace” but expressed support for manager Erik ten Hag.
Neville told Sky Sports: “The first 40 minutes was a classic away performance. They weathered the storm and it looked like they were going to get a goal.
“But the second half was an absolute disgrace and a shambles. That was epitomised by captain Bruno Fernandes who was embarrassing at times.
“But it was not their usual performance or spirit. [Erik] Ten Hag will deal with it like he’s dealt with other difficult situations”
Credit: Getty Appalling pitch invasion
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was left raging at a pitch invader for invading the pitch and clattering into Andy Robertson.
Roberto Firmino scored the Reds’ seventh goal in their remarkable 7-0 win over rivals Manchester United.
But the celebrations were momentarily cut short when an inconsiderate fan stormed on to the pitch and appeared to slide into the huddle and injure Robertson.
The left-back was left in pain on the floor as security got on top of the invader.
Robertson was able to finish the game, but the fan was not about to get off lightly as he was dragged past Klopp.
The German tactician furiously screamed at the supporter for his actions – which could have left his player with a serious injury
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Ten Hag reacts
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag described the second-half performance as “unprofessional” and confirmed there will be a serious talk about their embarrassing loss.
Ten Hag told Sky Sports: “The second half was unprofessional. It can’t happen and we have to talk about it.
“It was about the whole team, I saw 11 individuals losing their heads.
“That is not Manchester United, we have higher standards”
Credit: EPA Elliott and Gakpo stand out
Mohamed Salah was Liverpool’s man of the match against Manchester United.
But Salah wasn’t the only standout performer for Jurgen Klopp’s side at Anfield.
Cody Gakpo scored a brace and made his presence felt all over the Reds’ attacking half even though he played as a No9.
Harvey Ellioot also put together a masterclass in midfield, especially down the right and produced an assist.
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Jurgen Klopp reacts
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp hailed his team’s “perfect” performance and warned their Premier League rivals they are ” still around”.
Klopp told Sky Sports: “First half it got a bit wild. But we scored an incredible goal, what a finish. Second half, start pretty good and the finish was pretty good.
“It’s important that we really perform and all the guys come on and score, Bobby [Roberto Firmino] comes on and scores. Diogo [Jota] could have scored. All top performances.
“It was perfect. Everybody has to feel us, everybody has to know we are still around. That’s what we have to be from now on”
Credit: PA Mohamed Salah reacts
Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah revealed he will celebrate becoming Liverpool’s Premier League record goalscorer with a “chamomile tea and sleep”.
Salah told Sky Sports: “It’s very special, I can’t lie. This record was in my mind since I came here. After my first season I was always chasing the record.
“To get it today against [Manchester] United with that result is unbelievable. I’m going home to celebrate with the family, Chamomile tea and sleep.
“We need to stay humble. We are not in the position we want to be but hopefully it will give us a big push”
Credit: PA
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
