Manchester United have added on to their negative head-to-head record against Liverpool this decade. This time, Casemiro is getting the blame.
The most anticipated match in the Premier League’s third match day of the season ended in yet another blowout win for Liverpool over Manchester United, with Arne Slot getting the upper hand over Ten Hag in their first matchup with a 3-0 win at their rivals home pitch.
The match began with a controversial recall on a goal scored by Trent Alexander-Arnold in just the eight minute, with the defender’s opening goal being disallowed for an offside position by Mohamed Salah. He even hit Steven Gerrard’s iconic ‘camera kiss’ celebration.
Trent Alexander-Arnold thought he opened the scoring—but the goal is disallowed for offside after a brief VAR review.
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Casemiro mistakes vs. Liverpool sentences United to 3-0 loss
In the 35th minute, a Casemiro possession loss would help Liverpool find the back of the net via a counter-attack and header from Luis Díaz after a perfectly-lobbed weak-footed cross from Mohamed Salah.
LIVERPOOL STRIKE FIRST AT OLD TRAFFORD.
Luis Diaz heads home after Casemiro's giveaway launched an attack for the visitors!Peacock | #MUNLIV pic.twitter.com/r3JVn3wntU
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This same connection formula would repeat just seven minutes later when Casemiro would, yet again, get dispossessed in the midfield, with Díaz and Salah linking up for an easy one-two inside the box. Bottom corner from the Colombian to double the lead before the half.
DEJA VU FOR MAN UNITED. LUIS DIAZ STRIKES AGAIN. LIVERPOOL LEAD 2-0.
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Salah would continue to run riot at Old Trafford, but this time by putting the last nail in the coffin with a cold finish to practically seal The Reds’ win in the 56th minute. One goals and two assists for the No. 11.
MO SALAH MAKES IT 3-0.
LIVERPOOL ARE RUNNING RIOT IN MANCHESTER.Peacock | #MUNLIV pic.twitter.com/9dgfgocXmP
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This goal marks Sarah’s seventh consecutive game scoring at Old Trafford, scoring a total of 10 goals across all competitions against United. He’s also been directly involved in 18 goals against Manchester United in the Premier League, providing six assists and scoring 12 times along the way.
Wow
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Liverpool’s win at Old Trafford places Arne Slott’s squad as Premier League co-leader with nine points in three games, only behind Manchester City on goals scored. Manchester United now trails 14th with three points.
