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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.
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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.
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“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
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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
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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”
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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”
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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”
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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”
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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.
More below:

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”
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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”
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MANCHESTER UNITED head to Anfield for one of Erik ten Hag’s biggest tests as Red Devils manager.The headline team news is that United star defender Raphael Varane starts after passing a late fitness test.
Liverpool are showing signs of a revival after a miserable season so far, while United are still in the title race – but only just.
The Reds will be buoyed by Newcastle and Tottenham’s defeats on Saturday – so if they win their two games in hand, they go into a top-four place.
What more motivation could they need to beat rivals United?

Kick-off time: 4.30pm UK
TV channel: Sky Sports Main Event and Premier League
Live stream: Now
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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Van Dijk record
Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk has gained global recognition for his defensive prowess.
But Van Dijk has also proven to be dangerous in attack ever since his Premier League arrival in 2015.
The Netherlands international has scored 20 goals in the Prem, which is the most of any centre-back since he joined Southampton eight years ago.
The 31-year-old has amassed three goals in 20 league matches this season

Salah targets milestone
Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah is on fire this season with nine goals and five assists in 24 Premier League matches.
But Salah is targeting something major this season as he is just one goal away from equalling Robbie Fowler’s Prem club record of 128.
The winger has scored at least 20 goals across all competitions in all six of his seasons with the Reds.
And the Egypt international has netted eight Premier League goals against Manchester United – only Alan Shearer, with 10, has more

Man Utd formation
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag appears to have chosen a 4-2-3-1 formation with six changes to the team that beat West Ham in the FA Cup on Wednesday.
David de Gea starts in goal with Diogo Dalot at right-back and Luke Shaw, on for Tyrell Malacia, on the other side, while Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane replace Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof at centre-back.
Fred and Casemiro come on for Marcel Sabitzer and Scott McTominay in midfield, while captain Bruno Fernandes plays at No10.
Antony covers the right flank with Marcus Rashford taking the place of Alejandro Garnacho on the other side, while Wout Weghorst spearheads the attack

Liverpool formation
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp appears to have opted for his usual 4-3-3 formation with three changes to the team that beat Wolves in the Premier League on Wednesday.
Alisson starts in goal with Trent Alexander-Arnold at right-back and Andy Robertson replacing Kostas Tsimikas on the other side, while Ibrahima Konate and Virgil van Dijk team up at centre-back.
Harvey Elliott, Fabinho and captain Jordan Henderson, who replaces Stefan Bajcetic, link up in midfield.
Mohamed Salah, Darwin Nunez and Cody Gakpo, on for Diogo Jota, lead the attack

Man Utd subs
Heaton, Maguire, Malacia, Sabitzer, Sancho, Wan Bissaka, Elanga, McTominay, Garnacho
Liverpool subs
Kelleher, Milner, Firmino, Jones, Carvalho, Matip, Tsimikas, Bajcetic, Jota
Man Utd XI
De Gea, Dalot, Varane, Martinez, Shaw, Casemiro, Fred, Fernandes, Weghorst, Rashford, Antony

Liverpool XI
Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson, Elliott, Fabinho, Henderson, Salah, Nunez, Gakpo

The team sheets are in!!!
Man Utd stats
Manchester United are third in the Premier League table with two games in hand as well as nine points away from second-placed Manchester City and 14 away from leaders Arsenal.
United have won 15 out of 24 Prem matches so far and lost five along the way.
In fact, the Red Devils have earned 23 points since the 2022 World Cup break – no team in the English top flight has won more during this period.
Erik ten Hag’s side could reach 50 points after 25 Premier League matches for only the second time since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement.
Last time took place in the 2017-2018 season under Jose Mourinho when they recorded 53 points in that period and finished second.
Finally, United have scored in each of their last 15 league games, which is the longest run in the competition
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Liverpool stats
Liverpool are sixth in the Premier League table with six points separating them from fourth placed Tottenham – but Jurgen Klopp’s men have two games in hand.
The Reds have won 11 out of all their 24 Prem matches and lost seven times along the way.
The Merseysiders have won three of their last four Premier League games after failing to win any of the first four matches of 2023, this means the hosts can remain unbeaten in five consecutive league fixtures for the first time this season.
The signs are promising as Liverpool have kept a clean sheet in four consecutive Prem games for the first time since April.
But Klopp’s side has won 27 points at home and 12 away this season, which is the biggest differential of any team
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Detailed head-to-head record
Liverpool and Manchester United’s historic rivalry kicked off way back in 1949 during a First Division match that ended 1-1 at Anfield.
Since then, United have won a majority of 62 out of 151 matches across all competitions, with the Reds counting 46 victories along the way
But the Red Devils haven’t won at Anfield since 2016 and got thrashed in their last visit last season when the Merseysiders won 4-0.
In fact, Liverpool have won four of their subsequent seven matches against the Manchester giants at the Kop
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Liverpoll vs Man Utd team news
Hello everybody – Kostas here – and I will be bringing you all the action from Anfield as rivals Liverpool and Manchester United lock horns in a crucial Premier League derby.
The two foes have everything to fight for as third-placed United are still on an unexpected quadruple run while the Reds need a win to push for a top-four finish amid a turbulent season.
As mentioned earlier, though, the Merseysiders’ manager Jurgen Klopp will be without Thiago Alcantara (hip), Luiz Diaz (knee), Arthur (quad) and Calvin Ramsay (knee).
Joe Gomez and Naby Keita are a doubt after missing Wednesday’s Prem victory over Wolves with respective knocks.
But Klopp has had important players, like Diogo Jota, Roberto Firmino and Virgil van Dijk, back at his disposal for the derby.
United manager Erik ten Hag, on the other hand, will be without Christian Eriksen and Donny van de Beek, who are out with an ankle and knee injury respectively.
Anthony Martial is unlikely to be fit in time as he is still dealing with a hip injury.
Ten Hag also has minor doubts over Luke Shaw and in-form Jadon Sancho, who missed Wednesday’s FA Cup victory over West Ham with a knock and illness respectively
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Last season’s antics
Last season, Liverpool were in imperious form, winning the Carabao Cup and FA Cup, while reaching the Champions League final and missing out on the Premier League after one of the most-outrageous final-day comebacks ever from Manchester City.
The Reds also spanked United 9-0 across their two Premier League fixtures – with Jurgen Klopp grinning as his side made the Red Devils look like total amateurs.
This season, the German’s iconic grin has been replaced by a grimace as his Reds fall apart in front of his very eyes.
Make no mistake, this Liverpool squad needs a huge shake-up this summer with an aging midfield, error-prone defence and injury hit front-line wreaking havoc.
But will they be able to attract the likes of Jude Bellingham when they’re increasingly unlikely to grab a Champions League place?
SunSport’s prediction
Liverpool 2-2 Man Utd
It’s hard to see Man Utd losing but this match won’t be easy in front of a fired-up Anfield and against a Liverpool team desperately fighting for points.
It should be entertaining – expect goals.

United’s star man
Marcus Rashford is the most in-form forward in the world at the moment.
Rashford has contributed to 16 goals since the World Cup and defences across Europe have struggled to slow him down.
Undoubtedly United’s biggest threat and any success they have will stem from the Three Lions star.

Liverpool’s star man?
Going forward Trent Alexander-Arnold has the ability to affect any game.
Much-maligned defensively, if Liverpool are to get anything out of the game, they’ll need to find a way to stop Rashford.
Alexander-Arnold will need to be switched on for the full 90 minutes.
And if he gets a chance to bomb forward or get a set-piece within 30 yards, the England ace could be the most important player on the pitch for Klopp.

Ten Hag’s record vs Liverpool
Today is not the first time Erik ten Hag has faced the Reds at Anfield.
He was manager of Ajax when the then champions of the Eredivisie took on the Premier League winners in the 2020-21 Champions League group stages.
Liverpool won at the Johann Cruyff Arena 1-0.
And then Jurgen Klopp’s side repeated the result at Anfield as they qualified top of their group, while Ajax finished third and were dumped into the Europa League.
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Keane as mustard
There is bound to be some fireworks in the pundit studio today.
Roy Keane, pictured, is alongside Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher and Graeme Souness for Sky Sports.
The Irishman, 51, has arrived early at Anfield and will not hold back with his forthright views.
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United last time out
Eric ten Hag gave some key players a much-needed rest in midweek after a hectic couple of weeks.
The likes of Marcus Rashford, Lisandro Martinez, Casemiro and Raphael Varane all started on the bench.
So they will be raring to go from the off at Anfield today.
Christian Eriksen and Donny van de Beek will both miss the clash at Anfield.
Anthony Martial is unlikely to be fit, with Wout Weghorst set to continue leading the line.
Ten Hag also has minor doubts over Luke Shaw and Jadon Sancho who missed the FA Cup win over West Ham with an injury and illness respectively.

The Reds’ last time out
Jurgen Klopp will be hoping to have no fresh injury concerns following Liverpool’s 2-0 win against Wolves in midweek.
Thiago is still out, as are Luiz Diaz and Calvin Ramsay.
Arthur is still likely to miss the match, despite returning to training.
Joe Gomez and Naby Keita are questionable after missing the win over Wolves with knocks.
Andy Robertson could come back into the fold in place of Kostas Tsimikas after being rested in midweek.
Red’s boss could call upon skipper Jordan Henderson for such a big occasion.
January signing Cody Gakpo will be pushing for a start after being dropped for the Wolves game.

Trent stats
Trent Alexander-Arnold has had a quiet campaign so far with one goal and two assists.
By Trent’s standards, the assists numbers are very low as the 24-year-old ended last season with a huge 12 assists from right-back.
That’s just one behind teammate Mohammed Salah who finished top of the assists chart last season.

Managers’ plea to fans
Both Jurgen Klopp and Erik ten Hag have called for an end to ‘tragedy chanting’ in football, in anticipation of today’s Premier League fixture.
Jurgen Klopp said: “One of the main reasons why the rivalry between Liverpool and Manchester United is so special is that it is so intense and no-one should ever want to change this. But at the same time, when the rivalry becomes too intense it can go to places that are not good for anyone and we do not need this.
“We do want the noise; we do want the occasion to be partisan and we do want the atmosphere to be electric. What we do not want is anything that goes beyond this and this applies especially to the kind of chants that have no place in football. If we can keep the passion and lose the poison, it will be so much better for everyone.”
Erik Ten Hag said: “The rivalry between Manchester United and Liverpool is one of the greatest in world football. We all love the passion of the fans when our teams meet, but there are lines that should not be crossed.
“It is unacceptable to use the loss of life — in relation to any tragedy — to score points, and it is time for it to stop. Those responsible tarnish not only the reputation of our clubs but also, importantly, the reputation of themselves, the fans, and our great cities.
Head-to-head
Last season Ralf Rangnick’s dismantled Manchester United side were picked apart by a title-chasing Liverpool, as the Reds walked out 4-0 winners on the day.
The goals that day came from Luis Diaz, Sadio Mané and a brace from Mo Salah.
The Red Devils last won at Anfield back in 2016 thanks to a late goal from United legend Wayne Rooney.
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Good afternoon all welcome to Anfield
Welcome to SunSports’s live blog as Liverpool host Manchester United in a massive Premier League derby clash.
The Red Devils are still on for the quadruple this season, with the Carabao Cup already secured.
The Merseyside club are currently 6 points off a Champions League spot but do have two games in hand on Spurs in fourth. 
The Reds go into the game with three wins in four, with Mohammed Salah getting back on the score sheet in their most recent win against Wolves.
United haven’t tasted defeat since their 3-2 loss at the Emirates back in January.
Since then, they have been in unbelievable form in the league and in cup competitions, with some fans hopeful of a quadruple this season.
In the return fixture, Man United beat Jurgen Klopp’s side 2-1 with goals from Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford.
Mohammed Salah pulled one back late on, but Eric Ten Hag’s side held on to a precious three points against their bitter rivals.
Thiago, Luiz Diaz and Calvin Ramsey will all miss the all-important game at Anfield, but Klopp will be happy to have Diogo Jota, Roberto Firmino and Virgil van Dijk back fit in recent weeks.
Joe Gomez and Naby Keita both missed the midweek win over Wolves meaning today’s game could come soon for the pair.
Eric ten Hag will still be without midfield duo Christian Eriksen and Donny van de Beek as they are both sidelined with long-term injuries.
There are doubts over the fitness of Luke Shaw and Jadon Sancho, who missed the FA Cup 5th round triumph over West Ham in midweek.
Sancho missed the game due to illness, while Luke Shaw picked up a minor injury.
Luke Shaw would be a massive miss for the Red Devils, especially with Mo Salah back in goalscoring form.
The former Southampton man has been everpresent in the United backline this season, player left-back and also filling in a left-centre back when Lisandro Martínez.
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ANTONIO CONTE will hardly know where to start when he gets back into work on Sunday.The Italian has a lot of cleaning up to do having missed five games as he convalesced following gall bladder surgery.
Adama Traore sunk Spurs on 82 minutes to lift Wolves to 13th placeCredit: PA
Traore is mobbed after nicking victory for Julen Lopetegui’s menCredit: Reuters
A season that had promised much even if his side’s football has been consistently off – colour, is threatening to fall apart.
As if FA Cup fifth round defeat to Sheffield United wasn’t bad enough as Tottenham’s long wait for a trophy goes on, Adama Traore popped up to make things even worse.
The Wolves sub struck eight minutes from the end, producing a brilliant scissor kick volley after Fraser Forster had parried a strike from Raul Jiminez.
It was a finish fit to win any game and lifted Julen Lopetegui’s side to the heady heights of 13th after a campaign that before the Spaniard arrived looked in danger of ending in relegation.
But it left Tottenham and no doubt their returning manager on a serious downer.
His first job, surely, will be to lift them for Wednesday night’s bid to rescue a Champions League quarter final spot after a 1 – 0 first leg defeat to AC Milan.
Yet he will be deeply worried that a slide that could not have happened at such a critical moment in the season, could see them ultimately give up their top four place with fifth – placed Newcastle United now only four points behind with two games in hand.
Conte’s No 2 Cristian Stellini made five changes from the side that slumped to that dismal 1 – 0 defeat at Bramall Lane.
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Richarlison, Lucas Moura, Pepe Sarr, Eric Dier and Davinson Sanchez were benched as Conte’s No 2 searched for a quick hangover cure.
He will have believed that any side selected, no doubt on advice from Conte, would improve on the performance against the Championship promotion hopefuls.
Within those changes was also the cameo of Clement Lenglet replacing Dier, not because the England centre back had been any worse than any of his colleagues in South Yorkshire.
But he is suspended for the Milan showdown and this clash offered a chance for the Frenchman to bed himself in alongside Ben Davies and Cristian Romero.
But finding a rhythm not only in preparation for that clash but in enhancing qualification for next season’s elite European competition was tough.
For the first have was punctured by a successions of injury stoppages.
The longest – and certainly the most worrying for Diego Costa and his Wolves boss, was the 27th minute clash with Oliver Skipp.
The former Chelsea warlord landed in a heap, clutching a knee and found himself stretchered off.
Even someone as battled hardened as him couldn’t hold back a few tears as he departed.
Tottenham did hard to shake off those Bramall blues.
Dejan Kulesevski blazed over a fifth minute opportunity and not long after forced Jose Sa into a fine save, the goalkeeper diving low and right to claw away the curling strike.
But Harry Kane, back from being rested against the Blades, struggled to have any real influence throughout
He barely got a meaningful touch in the opposition box, frequently isolated from his front – line partner So.
So much was familiar about the display before the break.
A suggestion of a lack of bravery with the ball, a reluctance to deliver concise passing.
Yet Son still found Ivan Persic with a beautifully-flighted free kick – except that Sa was on his near post to parry the header.
Pedro Porro thought he had broken the stalemate six minutes into time added on and the style of his free kick deserved a celebration.
Mario Lemina foils Spurs striker Harry Kane on a frustrating afternoon for the visitors but they remain fourth in the PremCredit: AP
But the right wing back’s effort smashed against the bar.
Three minutes after the break Son was suffering the same disappointed.
With a little of the swagger of that has been missing for weeks, he sent sub Nathan Collins to his right then thumped a left footer that that also cannoned off the bar.
Yet Tottenham were still living dangerously.
Adama Traore, who had also come on for Mario Lemina, fired over a startling cross from the right.
It was met by Costa’s replacement Jiminez just ten yards out but Forster reacted spectacularly to the what was all but a point – blank header to block.
Spurs shook that fright off against the relegation strugglers and Porro, direct and enterprising, latched onto Kulesevski’s pass 20 yards out and forced Sa into more crucial work.
The classiest player on the pitch, however, was Ruben Neves and he took centre stage as the Wolves captain got the smell of blood..
Twice inside 60 seconds he demanded Forster’s full attention with howitzers from just outside the box – then tried one more time, this one just missing the goalkeeper’s fingers and the bar.
He was involved in the build-up that had the home fans in the Sir Jack Hayward Stand sucking the ball into the net.
But Mateus Da Cunha froze at the crucial moment, slicing wide of Forser’s left hand post.
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Which is something Traore very much did not do with the goal that lifted his side a precious three points closer to safety.
While that hangover Tottenham had tried to shake off? It descended again, only this time so much worse.

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REISS NELSON scored in the 97th-minute as Arsenal fought back to beat Bournemouth 3-2!The Gunners recovered from being 2-0 down and conceded after just 10 seconds as they were caught napping straight from the kick-off.
Before super-sub Nelson fired in a rocket deep in injury time to maintain Arsenals five-point lead at the top of the Premier League.

Result: Arsenal 3 Bournemouth 2
Arsenal team: Ramsdale, Tomiyasu, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko, Partey, Vieira, Odegaard, Saka, Martinelli, Trossard.
Bournemouth team: Neto, Smith, Mepham, Stephans, Senesi, Zemura, Ouattara, Rothwell, Billing, Semenyo, Solanke.

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Arsenal produced a fantastic Premier League comeback to beat Bournemouth 3-2 at the Emirates.
The Cherries opened the scoring after just nine seconds when Dango Ouattara delivered a low cross from the right and found Philip Billing who hit the back of the net after Dominic Solanke cleverly let the ball through to him.
Gary O’Neil’s men doubled their lead on 57 minutes with Jack Rothwell’s fantastic corner-kick finding an unmarked Marcos Senesi, who headed it past Aaron Ramsdale.
But the Gunners fought back and got one in just five minutes later when Emile Smith Rowe’s header set Thomas Partey up in front of Neto.
The North Londoners equalised in the 70th minute with the incoming Reiss Nelson setting fellow substitute Ben White, who finished from close range.
And Nelson completed a dream match in the final play of the game as his thunderous left-footed shot from the edge of the area sealed the win for the hosts in the seventh minute of stoppage time
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Reiss Nelson future
Arsenal ace Reiss Nelson put together his best ever match with the club as he produced an assist and scored the winner.
Nelson’s contract with the Gunners runs out in June and his future is uncertain.
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, however, the winger’s future will be decided soon.
And the 23-year-old would ” love” to stay at the Emirates
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Gary O’Neil reacts
Bournemouth manager Gary O’Neil described Arsenal as the “best team in the league” after their comeback win at the Emirates.
The Cherries’ boss added that he is proud of his players for the fight they put together against the Premier League leaders.
O’Neil said: “They’re the best team in the league.
“I don’t think many people would have expected us to come here and trouble Arsenal but we did and we came up just short”
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Arsenal’s comeback win
Arsenal haven’t completed a comeback win like today’s for 11 years!
The Gunners won a Premier League game in which they trailed by two goals for the first time since February 2012 against Tottenham.
The North Londoners went on to win 5-2 against rivals Spurs that day.
Arsenal had gone winless in 65 such games prior to today’s game at the Emirates
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Mikel Arteta reacts
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta described his team’s comeback as the “best” win.
Arteta said: “[I feel] Incredibly happy. That was just mad. Those feelings of happiness, joy and a result we fully deserved to get.
“I’m really proud of the players. I had a feeling we would come back as the players were taking the initiative.
“Now it’s the best [win]. It’s because of the emotion and sharing those moments with your crowd and your players”
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Billing makes history
Bournemouth ace Philip Billing made history with his opener against Arsenal.
Billing scored after just nine seconds and netted the second fastest goal in Premier League history.
Southampton hero Shane Long still holds the record after his goal against Watford within seven seconds.
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Zinchenko owns left side
Arsenal star Oleksandr Zinchenko absolutely dominated the left side against Bournemouth.
As the heat map shows below, Zinchenko was absolutely lethal in attack.
The left-back was also effective when switching to defence.
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Updated Premier League table
Arsenal maintained their five-point lead at the top of the Premier League table.
Manchester City, who beat Newcastle earlier, were hoping to cut the deficit down to two or three points while watching Bournemouth giving Mikel Arteta’s men a hard time.
But Reiss Nelson’s winner kept the Cherries in the relegation zone.
Gary O’Neil’s men are second from last, but still just one point away from safety.
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Arsenal vs Bournemouth stats
Arsenal dominated a staggering 81 per cent of possession against Bournemouth.
The Gunners registered a whopping total of 30 shots, but only nine of them were on target.
The Cherries, on the other hand, produced four shots, all of which were on target,
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FT: Arsenal 3-2 Bournemouth
Arsenal produced a fantastic Premier League comeback to beat Bournemouth at the Emirates.
The Cherries opened the scoring after just nine seconds when Dango Ouattara delivered a low cross from the right and found Philip Billing who hit the back of the net after Dominic Solanke cleverly let the ball through.
Gary O’Neil’s men doubled their lead on 57 minutes with Jack Rothwell’s fantastic corner-kick finding Marcos Senesi, who headed it past Aaron Ramsdale.
But the Gunners fought back and got one in just five minutes later when Emile Smith Rowe’s header set Thomas Partey up from close distance.
The North Londoners equalised in the 70th minute with the incoming Reiss Nelson setting fellow sub Ben White, who finished from close range.
And Nelson completed a dream match in the final play of the match as his thunderous left-footed shot from the edge of the area sealed the win for the hosts in the seventh minute of stoppage time
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FT: Arsenal 3-2 Bournemouth
Peep!
That’s full-time in London!!!
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What a cracking finisher by Nelson, who finally gets his Arsenal moment!
The winger picks the ball up at the edge of the area after a failed corner-kick.
The Arsenal academy graduate fires a thunderous left-footed shot to seal a fantastic comeback!

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Goal!
Arsenal win it with Nelson!!!
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Chance!
Arsenal star Zinchenko shoots but it is deflected and earns a corner.
That will be the last attack of the match
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Chance
Arsenal ace Nelson shoots from the edge of the box and Neto picks it up with ease.
The Bournemouth keeper is now taking his time…
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Arsenal have slowed down a bit and Bournemouth are taking their time.
But the Gunners are still pushing on
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Bournemouth are looking to waste some time with Neto their top player in that department.
Smith is now down but gets right back up to his feet
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Six more minutes of added time to go.
Arteta wanted seven, but oh well…
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Chance
Another shot by Arsenal captain Odegaard goes wide, the playmaker has missed quite a few shots…
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Yellow card
Bournemouth ace Mepham is booked for a rough tackle on Matinelli.
Arsenal want more…
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Substitution
Arsenal boss Arteta is pushing for victory with the experienced Xhaka replacing Vieira
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Substitution
Some more fresh legs for Bournemouth as O’Neil brings on Christie, who replaces Ouattara
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Hang on, VAR is checking for a potential penalty for Arsenal…
Another potential handball, this time from Billing, but VAR waives it off!
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Arsenal are constantly protesting for a hand-ball inside the Bournemouth area.
But the referee and VAR aren’t convinced – 10 exciting minutes to go
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Arsenal boss Arteta took Smith Rowe out, shortly after he was brought in as a substitute himself…
And the playmaker, who has dealt with injury this season, wasn’t happy
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