Manchester United took on Liverpool at Anfield yesterday in the hopes of securing all three points. But they were completedly dismantled at their home ground.
The Red Devils got off to a bad start, conceding the game’s first goal in the fifth minute when Luis Diaz scored from close range. Mohamed Salah doubled Liverpool’s lead just 17 minutes later, as the Mancunian side went into the half-time break behind 2-0.
Ralf Rangnick’s side made a better start to the second half, but Sadio Mane scored in the 68th minute to give them their third goal. Salah scored another goal late in the game to make it a 4-0 loss for Manchester United.
Lets take a look at our exclusive player ratings:
David de Gea (GK) – 5/10
The Spaniard only made one stop in the game and will be disappointed after allowing four goals tonight. Could have saved a few of them.
Victor Lindelof (CB) – 6/10
74 – Manchester United have now conceded more @premierleague goals against Liverpool (74) than against any other opponent in the competition. Leaky. pic.twitter.com/Ddc0f9fLMS
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He was strong in the air, although he made a few mistakes at the back. Manchester United needed more defensive clearances from him.
Phil Jones (CB) – 6/10
Jones made a few crucial clearances in the first half, but he couldn’t keep up with Liverpool’s pace. At halftime, he was replaced.
Harry Maguire (CB) – 6/10
He tried to keep things in order in the back, but he made some questionable decisions in his own half. Failed to mark the Liverpool attackers and was simply left outstanding empty.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka (RWB) – 5/10
When defending on the wider areas, he was exposed multipe times. Liverpool attackers troubled him with their movements.
Paul Pogba (CM) – N/A
In the ninth minute, Pogba was forced to leave the field due to an injury.
Nemanja Matic (CM)- 6/10
The Serbian midfielder was able to reclaim the ball a few times, but he struggled to establish himself in the game.
Diogo Dalot (LWB) – 6.5/10
He put forth a lot of effort on defense, but he didn’t do much in the final third.
Bruno Fernandes (RAM) – 5/10
Fernandes attempted to assist his teammates in the back, but he was denied a shot on goal. He consistently delivered crosses but failed to find the target.
Anthony Elanga (LAM) – 5/10
Frequently found himself in spaces but couldn’t contribute anything. A very poor performance by the Swede attacker.
Marcus Rashford (ST) – 4/10
He squandered a golden opportunity to score in the first half and put forth a mediocre performance in the second. Looks as if he is not at all interested in playing for the club.
Substitutes:
Jesse Lingard (CAM) – 5/10
He was unable to threaten Liverpool’s goal.
Jadon Sancho (LW) – 7/10
He was the brightest player in the match. His introduction off the bench brought in a spark in United’s attack. Could have had a much bigger impact if he was allowed to play from the very first minute.
Hannibal Mejbri (RW) – N/A
Mejbri did not have enough playing time but showed great passion after coming on. He troubled the Liverpool players with his defensive play.
