Liverpool vs Man Utd LIVE: Premier League result, final score after Darwin Nunez and Mohamed Salah goals
Liverpool 7-0 Man Utd: Jurgen Klopp’s Red demolish Man Utd in second half thrashing at Anfield
Mohamed Salah became Liverpool’s record Premier League scorer as they humiliated Manchester United and ended any chance of Erik ten Hag’s men joining the title race in an historic 7-0 mauling at Anfield.
The new look forward pairing of Darwin Nunez and Cody Gakpo each scored twice to help Liverpool to the largest victory in the fixture’s 211-match history.
Three goals came in a seven-minute spell either side of half-time which left the United shellshocked and extended their run of not winning at Anfield since Jurgen Klopp’s first encounter with them in January 2016.
Salah then provided a timely reminder of his enduring qualities with two goals of his own to go past Robbie Fowler as the club’s record Premier League scorer with his 128th and 129th goals.
The icing on the cake was a final goal from substitute Roberto Firmino, who on Friday told the club he would be ending his eight-year stay at Anfield in the summer.
Relive the action from an unbelievable Liverpool victory over Manchester United in the Premier League:
Cody Gakpo on facing United
Liverpool forward, Cody Gakpo, signed for the club in January and is yet to experience the rivalry between the Reds and Manchester United.
If he plays at Anfield he’ll get to experience the intensity of the game first hand and says that is something he’s looking forwad to.
“Obviously for us it’s a big, big game, we need the three points again, especially at home, so we can continue the run we are making at the moment.” said Gakpo,
“It’s a big game, I think everybody knows it, so yeah, I’m really looking forward to playing this game.
“I know it’s a big rivalry. I watched the games a lot, especially the big ones like this, when I was back in Holland. So I know a few things, but yeah, I think it’s a big difference when you play them yourself.”
Erik ten Hag hails Casemiro’s winning mentality before Man Utd visit Liverpool
Erik ten Hag waxed lyrical about the winning mentality of Casemiro ahead of Manchester United’s trip to bitter rivals Liverpool.
Eyebrows were raised over the fee shelled out by United to bring the Brazilian to Old Trafford from Real Madrid last summer but he has been instrumental in their improvement this season.
United boss Ten Hag said: “Definitely Casemiro in this team is such a leader and he’s so important for us. Not only with his performances, skills, like scoring a goal, linking up or intercepting balls, organisation, the mentality, the culture, and we are so happy that we signed him.”
Erik ten Hag hails Casemiro’s winning mentality before Man Utd visit Liverpool
The Brazilian midfielder is set to be a key figure at Anfield on Sunday.
Liverpool vs Man Utd
Manchester United have scored just one goal in their last seven games at Anfield in all competitions. They could fail to score in four consecutive visits for only the second time, and first since 1992.
The Red Devils have won only four of their 17 games against Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool in all competitions with seven draws and six defeats in that run.
Liverpool vs Man Utd
Manchester United’s record of eight Premier League doubles against Liverpool is their highest tally against any side.
They can beat them twice in the same season for the first time since 2015/16.
Liverpool vs Manchester United
Liverpool are unbeaten in six home league games against Manchester United (three wins, three draws) since a 1-0 loss in January 2016.
It’s their longest run without defeat against the Red Devils at Anfield since a sequence of nine matches between 1970 and 1979.
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This part will involve access to data room information and give bidders an opportunity to conduct due diligence. It is expected it could be a slow process as bidders pore over the details of the club’s commercial contracts.
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Liverpool vs Man Utd prediction
It’s a sign of Manchester United’s progress under Erik ten Hag that they go to Anfield confident of victory.
Apart from Liverpool’s collapse against Real Madrid, Jurgen Klopp’s side have tightened up defensively in recent weeks while their attack is showing positive signs too and the Reds could make a fast start.
However United are unlikely to crumble, unlike in previous seasons, and an equaliser could follow late on to deny Liverpool three points.
Liverpool 1-1 Manchester United
Liverpool vs Man Utd predicted line-ups
Liverpool XI: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Fabinho, Henderson, Bajcetic; Salah, Jota, Nunez
Manchester United XI: De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Martinez, Shaw; Casemiro, Fred; Antony, Fernandes, Rashford; Weghorst
What is the early team news?
Liverpool are set to have the same squad that was available to face Wolves on Wednesday, with Joe Gomez, Thiago Alcantara and Luis Diaz still out. Andy Robertson and Jordan Henderson should return.
Erik ten Hag is likely to return to his strongest team after making changes in midweek. Luke Shaw and Jadon Sancho should be available again.
How to watch Liverpool vs Man Utd
The match will kick off at 4:30pm GMT on Sunday 5 March.
It will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with coverage starting at 4pm. If you’re not a Sky customer you can grab a NOWTV Day Pass here to watch without a subscription.
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