Manchester United vs Leeds LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction today
Follow all the fallout from Old Trafford
Manchester United thrashed Leeds United 5-1 at Old Trafford in the Premier League’s early kick-off to make a statement in their season-opener.
After finishing second to rivals Manchester City last season, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made no secret that his side are targeting the title this campaign, with his squad bolstered by the high-profile additions of Jadon Sancho and Raphael Varane. Despite that, though, the manager had to wrestle with several absentees for his side’s curtain-raiser. Varane has not yet been registered due to small details of his contract that remain to be finalised. Sancho only came off the bench in the second half, while Edinson Cavani, Marcus Rashford and Dean Henderson were all ruled out.
But that did not stop Man United from running riot in front of a returning capacity crowd, with Bruno Fernandes netting a hat-trick as Fred and Mason Greenwood rounded out the scoring for the hosts. Paul Pogba, meanwhile, recorded four assists along the way to rival man of the match Fernandes.
Luke Ayling hit a stunning strike early in the second half to pull Leeds level – very briefly – but it was nothing more than a consolation, with Man United responding immediately with three goals to add to Fernandes’ opener. Fred soon added the final finish for Solskjaer’s side.
Relive all the action below:
Norwich 0-3 Liverpool
88 mins: Josh Sargent gets his first sight at goal in the Premier League after being slipped in on the right of the box, but he drags his effort wide of goal.
Rupp then fires an effort over the bar from outside of the box. It’s all a bit late from Norwich, this.
Norwich 0-3 Liverpool
86 mins: Norwich should have their first goal of the season - but Alisson has somehow kept it out!
The ball falls to Ben Gibson following an in-swinging delivery but the Liverpool goalkeeper makes himself big to make the stop from point-blank range and the Reds are able to clear.
Norwich 0-3 Liverpool
84 mins: It’s all very comfortable for Liverpool now, as they knock the ball about with ease.
Salah goes on a mazy dribble and takes on three or four Norwich defenders before his blocked shot is gathered by Krul.
Norwich 0-3 Liverpool
82 mins: Harvey Elliot is Liverpool’s third and final substitute as he comes on for Naby Keita, who has been solid today on his return from injury.
Norwich 0-3 Liverpool
80 mins: Liverpool force Norwich into conceding a corner, and it once again falls to Salah in the box thanks to Van Dijk’s lay-off. His shot flies over the bar and he is not happy with himself for missing the target, such are his high standards.
Norwich 0-3 Liverpool
75 mins: Norwich appeal for a penalty after Alexander-Arnold challenges Rashica in the box, but there was nothing in it.
The hosts make their first two changes with Adam Idah and Josh Sargent coming on.
Norwich 0-3 Liverpool
And it’s a historic goal for Salah, who becomes the first Premier League player to score in the opening game of the season in five consecutive campaigns.
It’s also his 100th for Liverpool in all competitions.
GOAL! Norwich 0-3 Liverpool (Salah 72’)
What a finish from Mohamed Salah! Liverpool had won a corner on the left and it broke to the forward on the edge of the box. He took a touch to set it, before curling a shot through a number of yellow shirts and past Krul - who got a touch to the shot.
The Liverpool fans had just started signing Salah’s name prior to the corner being taken!
Norwich 0-2 Liverpool
67 mins: The goal is no less than Liverpool have deserved after an assured start to to the half.
Alexander-Arnold finds Salah in space on the right but he is challenged by Giannoulis as he tried to cut inside.
Rupp fires a wild shot over the bar from outside the box after Tsimikas had been caught in possession.
GOAL! Norwich 0-2 Liverpool (Firmino 65’)
What an impact! Minutes after coming off the bench, Roberto Firmino has doubled Liverpool’s lead.
The front three are all involved, with Firmino starting the move on the left. He plays it inside to Mane, who drives towards goal. He is challenged on the edge of the box before it breaks to Salah on the right, who squares it across goal for Firmino, who had continued his run and finishes first time under Krul.
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