Mohamed Salah was the standout player as Liverpool secured an impressive 3-0 victory over Manchester United in their Premier League encounter. This decisive win broke a series of three consecutive draws between these two fierce rivals, highlighting Liverpool’s resurgence.
From the outset, Liverpool showcased their dominance, although an early goal by Trent Alexander-Arnold was ruled out due to Salah being in an offside position. Both teams were eager to gain the upper hand, but Liverpool eventually asserted their control over the game.
The breakthrough came in the 35th minute, capitalizing on a mistake by Manchester United’s Casemiro. His misplaced pass was intercepted by Ryan Gravenberch, who quickly set up Salah. Salah then delivered a precise cross that Luis Diaz headed into the net, giving Liverpool the lead.
Just seven minutes later, Salah again exploited a poor pass from Casemiro, setting up Diaz for a second goal. This quick double strike showcased the lethal attacking partnership between Salah and Diaz and underscored Liverpool’s attacking prowess.
Manchester United continued to struggle in the second half, despite the introduction of debutant Toby Collyer. United had a few opportunities, but Liverpool’s goalkeeper Alisson Becker was in exceptional form, making crucial saves, including a close-range header from Joshua Zirkzee. The match was effectively sealed when Salah scored Liverpool’s third goal, capping off a counter-attack initiated by Alexis Mac Allister.
Salah’s performance was particularly noteworthy, as he extended his scoring streak to seven consecutive games at Old Trafford. Liverpool’s perfect start to the season, marked by three consecutive clean sheets, is a rare feat in their Premier League history.
Meanwhile, the defeat added to the mounting pressure on Manchester United’s manager Erik ten Hag, especially with the international break on the horizon, as the team has now suffered back-to-back losses.
