The Premier League clash between Liverpool and Manchester United at Anfield on Sunday was an absolute massacre. The Reds ran out 4-1 winners, with United legend Rio Ferdinand left baffled by his former club’s performance.
The result was a complete reality check for United, who had been in good form in recent weeks. They had won their last three Premier League games, and had been unbeaten in their last five. But they were completely outclassed by Liverpool, who were in imperious form.
The Reds took the lead after just three minutes, when Diogo Jota scored from close range. United had a chance to equalise shortly afterwards, but Paul Pogba’s effort was saved by Alisson. Liverpool then doubled their lead in the 18th minute, when Mohamed Salah scored from the penalty spot.
United had a chance to get back into the game just before half-time, but Marcus Rashford’s effort was saved by Alisson. The Reds then put the game to bed in the second half, with Salah scoring his second of the game in the 57th minute, and Xherdan Shaqiri adding a fourth in the 79th minute.
United did manage to get a consolation goal in the 90th minute, when substitute Mason Greenwood scored from close range. But it was too little, too late for United, who were completely outplayed by Liverpool.
Speaking after the game, United legend Rio Ferdinand was left baffled by his former club’s performance. “It was an absolute massacre,” he said. “Liverpool were just too good for United. They were clinical in attack, and solid in defence. United had no answer to them.”
Ferdinand also praised Liverpool’s performance, saying they were “magnificent”. He added: “They were just too good for United. They were clinical in attack, and solid in defence. United had no answer to them.”
The result was a complete reality check for United, who had been in good form in recent weeks. But they were completely outclassed by Liverpool, who were in imperious form. The Reds were clinical in attack, and solid in defence, and United had no answer to them. It was an absolute massacre, and Rio Ferdinand was left baffled by his former club’s performance.