Manchester United v Liverpool LIVE: Result and final score after Diaz and Salah rip through shambolic hosts
Manchester United slumped to rivals Liverpool as Erik ten Hag lost a second Premier League game in a row
Luis Diaz scored twice and Mohamed Salah added a third as Liverpool ripped through Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Arne Slot kept up his perfect start to life in charge of Liverpool as his visiting side easily swept aside their hosts. By contrast, Erik ten Hag’s side showed many of the same shambolic signs of last season, with Casemiro at fault for the first two goals and hauled off at half-time.
It was another damaging day for the home side after a late defeat to Brighton last week, with Ten Hag booed as he made second half substitutions in a bid to spark a comeback. After Trent Alexander-Arnold had a goal chalked off for offside inside the first ten minutes, Diaz twice converted Salah deliveries as Liverpool pounced on two poor errors from the vastly experienced Casemiro.
Salah then popped up with a goal of his own, striking after Kobbie Mainoo had been knocked off the ball by Alexis Mac Allister. Liverpool are three wins from three heading into the international break and yet to concede a Premier League goal under their new boss; Manchester United, by contrast, again look to be plagued with problems.
Follow all the reaction from Manchester United 0-3 Liverpool below.
Manchester United 0-0 Liverpool, 1 minute
As expected with both set-ups, though Bruno Fernandes is pushing up alongside and beyond Joshua Zirkzee in the first movement of the match, awaiting a cross from Marcus Rashford that never comes as Liverpool get back in good number.
KICK OFF!
Here we go. An enduring rivalry renewed again - we are underway at Old Trafford!
Manchester United vs Liverpool
Out the players come, Diogo Dalot holding his very young daughter in his arms in lieu of one of the matchday mascots. Mohamed Salah is the last player to emerge from the tunnel, zipping past his manager having been left behind by his Liverpool teammates.
Manchester United vs Liverpool
Right, let’s get going. It’s usually good fun when these two meet at Old Trafford - there have been at least three goals in each of the last six encounters between them at Manchester United’s home.
Manuel Ugarte gets a healthy reception as the new recruit is unveiled pre-match. The midfielder wasn’t registered in time to feature today.
Manchester United vs Liverpool
Liverpool have grown into their first two games, upping the intensity and playing their best stuff after the interval against Ipswich and Brentford. But they’ve looked relatively secure throughout, even with Arne Slot’s system still bedding in - can Manchester United’s retooled forward line cause them problems early on today?
Manchester United vs Liverpool: Arne Slot speaks to Sky Sports ahead of kick off
“We all understand that this is a special game in English football and we have tried to prepare in the best possible way,” the Liverpool manager says.
“United showed last season that in a cup final they could even beat Man City. You know how much quality is in this team and they have brought a couple of extra players in.
“On both games [this season in the Premier League] we were dominant and I would be surprised if that was the case today. There will be times today which will be difficult and I am curious how we react to that.”
Erik ten Hag hits out at Alan Shearer’s ‘stupid’ analysis of Marcus Rashford
Erik ten Hag has claimed criticism of Marcus Rashford was “stupid” analysis as he defended the forward for his performance in Manchester United’s defeat to Brighton.
Former England captain Alan Shearer, the Premier League’s record scorer, found fault with Rashford for being caught offside in Saturday’s loss at the American Express Stadium, while the United attacker is yet to register a shot on target this season.
Ten Hag substituted Rashford at Brighton but is adamant that did not mean he was disappointed with the 26-year-old.
Erik ten Hag hits out at Alan Shearer’s ‘stupid’ analysis of Marcus Rashford
The Manchester United manager defended his forward after Shearer criticised him on Match of the Day
Manchester United’s Manuel Ugarte: ‘I will sacrifice and give everything’
Here’s what Manchester United’s new signing Manuel Ugarte said on signing for the club from PSG on deadline day:
“It is an incredible feeling to join a club of this magnitude; one that is admired all around the world. The project that the football leadership discussed with me is extremely exciting; Manchester United is an ambitious club and I am an ambitious player.
“The passion of supporters is something that is very important to me; I know how incredible United fans are and I cannot wait to experience Old Trafford. I’m someone who is so determined to succeed; I will sacrifice and give everything for my teammates. Together we will fight to win trophies and reach the level where this club needs to be.”
Virgil van Dijk enjoying life under new manager Arne Slot
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk is enjoying life under Arne Slot and relishing his role of being the link between the new head coach and the rest of the squad.
The Netherlands international has had a key role to play in a summer of upheaval at Anfield after the departure of long-time manager Jurgen Klopp and his entire backroom staff.
However, the arrival of his compatriot has brought fresh ideas and the campaign has begun well with two victories.
“I’ve actually enjoyed it so far, I’m having fun,” he said. “Obviously with big changes happening this summer it was always going to be interesting how things would be but the feeling so far has been very good and I can definitely speak for the rest of the team as well.
“I’ve mentioned to the boss as well in my first chat with him that whatever he needs, anything he has in his mind, I am there for him. We all want to achieve the maximum at the club that we can compete in and we have to be on the same page and that’s what I’ve mentioned to him.
“He knows that I’m behind him – that’s what a captain has to do anyway but I’ve really made sure that I am there for him.”
Arne Slot’s ominous Liverpool start hands Man United a unique challenge
Arne Slot faces Erik ten Hag in thos crunch Premier League clash, with the Manchester United boss insisting his compatriot has enjoyed ‘better waters’ to start life at one of the world’s biggest clubs.
Here’s our chief football writer Miguel Delaney’s preview:
The best coach in the world? Slot hands Man Utd a unique challenge
Slot faces Erik ten Hag in a crunch Premier League clash this weekend, with the Manchester United boss insisting his compatriot has enjoyed ‘better waters’ to start life at one of the world’s biggest clubs
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