Liverpool got an impressive 4-2 win over Manchester United on Thursday, their first at Old Trafford in quite a while, and Jurgen Klopp’s first at the famous venue.
Frantically needing a win to keep their top-four expectations alive, Klopp’s side deservedly took each of the three critical points with a clinical performance that has seldom been delivered this season.
With fans fighting and protesting against the Glazers, Bruno Fernandes broke the deadlock following 10 minutes with a redirected strike. In any case, Liverpool hit back through Diogo Jota who jumped with an instinctual finish.
Roberto Firmino, who had just scored once since December, at that point closed in on Trent Alexander-Arnold’s cross to head Liverpool before the stroke of half-time. It just required two minutes into the second half for Firmino to get his second by jumping on a free ball after Dean Henderson denied Alexander-Arnold.
Man Utd 2-4 Liverpool FT:
Shots: 18-17
Shots on target: 3-8
Passing accuracy: 79%-79%
Possession: 53%-47% https://t.co/TZ4WymiNEw— Squawka Football (@Squawka) May 13, 2021
Edinson Cavani was strangely peaceful for the initial 66% of the match, yet the Uruguayan went supplier to get United back in the game, setting up Marcus Rashford with a deft through pass before the England star completed past Alisson.
In any case, there was no rebound on the cards this time as Salah put the game to sleep with a counterattacking goal on the 90th moment mark. The Reds are presently still four points behind Chelsea with a game close by, with Thomas Tuchel’s side having two matches left in the season.
Trent’s chance to hit one out of the park:
With Gareth Southgate in the stands, it was maybe a little unexpected that Trent Alexander-Arnold would have seemingly his most impressive showing of the period up until now.
Furthermore, in the nick of time for a little chance to play this late spring. There was a lot of horrors back in March when the Liverpool right-back was dropped for Southgate’s England crew with Kieran Trippier and Kyle Walker liked in his place.
In case we’re straightforward, it was a sensible call at that point, with the Three Lions having an absurd measure of profundity at right-back and TAA not coordinating with the crazy statures he set for himself over the past two seasons.
Trent Alexander-Arnold’s game by numbers vs. Man Utd:
86 touches
14 ball recoveries (most)
5 crosses
5 chances created (most)
4 shots
3 clearances
2 shots on target
2 interceptions
1 assistA superb performance. 💪 pic.twitter.com/WD9a8XkQcO
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) May 13, 2021
In any case, we’re charmed to say that the 22-year-old is back furiously and was at his top-notch best again this evening. The situating, the ball control, the conveyance from wide, the dynamic in the last third – it was by and large present, and it assumed a colossal part in Liverpool dominating this match.
No Natty fear:
In the greatest round of the period, with Champions League football next season an inaccessible, however conceivable, dream Jürgen Klopp needed to call upon Rhys Williams and Nat Phillips.
This time a year ago, the two center backs were playing for Kidderminster Harriers and Stuttgart, separately, presently they were facing ostensibly the canniest strike-power in the Premier League.
Also, guess what? They made a fine showing toward quite possibly the most experienced and clever strike-powers in the Premier League. Phillips – notwithstanding his initial own goal – was all over the place, bringing the ball out from the back on various events and causing United untold issues in their own territory.
Eric Bailly nearly parted with a penalty call after a wild jump on Phillips and afterwards, it was his attention to get a free ball that saw Diogo Jota net the equalizer before halftime. It’s been a lofty expectation to absorb all the skills for those two, yet one they’ve taken it easy.
Backline trouble:
I’ll rehash that for those at the back: Manchester United has yielded more goals than Brighton this season.
Runner-up United, with England robust Harry Maguire and the world’s best-paid goalkeeper David de Gea, have been a part of this record as not being so great in defense.
Maguire was missing this evening, and one could truly feel his nonattendance as United battled with the performance of Roberto Firmino and the consistent energy of Diogo Jota. For all the discussion of Jadon Sancho and Harry Kane this mid-year, maybe a few assets could be brought towards the defense too.
What’s Next:
Manchester United faces Fulham on 18th May in a Premier League clash and whereas Liverpool faces West Brom on 16th May.
