Manchester United 0 – 3 Liverpool
Arne Slot passed his first major test as Liverpool manager with a commanding 3-0 victory at Manchester United, thanks to a Luis Diaz brace and a Mohamed Salah goal on Sunday.
Slot, who has taken over from Jurgen Klopp, has made a flawless start with a 100% record from three Premier League games, positioning Liverpool alongside Manchester City at the top of the table.
United’s second consecutive defeat puts Erik ten Hag under early pressure, following a disappointing eighth-place finish last season.
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Despite a £200 million transfer spend and a surprise FA Cup win, the team’s vulnerabilities were exposed by Liverpool.
Casemiro, responsible for both of Diaz’s goals, was substituted at halftime, highlighting his struggles. United’s new £42 million signing, Manuel Ugarte, is now expected to strengthen the midfield.
Liverpool’s decision not to sign a defensive midfielder has paid off, with Ryan Gravenberch’s new role proving effective.
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Despite dominating United during Klopp’s tenure, the German won only two of his 11 away games at Old Trafford.
This time, Liverpool were clinical and could have matched their 5-0 victory from 2021.
Trent Alexander-Arnold’s early goal was ruled out due to offside, but Liverpool quickly took control. Diaz capitalized on Casemiro’s mistake for the first goal, and Salah scored his customary goal against United to seal the win.
Liverpool’s defense, led by Alisson Becker, remained resolute, preserving their unbeaten record under Slot.
As Arsenal are tipped to challenge Manchester City’s dominance, Liverpool’s strong start suggests they are still serious contenders, even with a new manager at the helm.
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